Greybrook Family/Ferdinand/From Lopa with Love
This RP between Ferdinand and Mariana begins on the shore of Lopa after the routing of the expedition force and on the eve of the next.
| Roleplay from Ferdinand Greybrook | |
| With the night settling in and the camp going quiet, Ferdinand nursed his wounds from the previous battle of Lopa. Many of his good men had died today and in the name of the Veiled Goddess. He had arranged with the local people for their burials to take place in their native lands. Furthermore, he had paid for a fast boat to pick him up from the shore after the expectant battle that was to take place at sunrise.
Thinking about the gift that he had prepared for the Oracle's birthday celebrations, Ferdinand was cautious of his arrival back in Rines. He had only been in the Solarium once before - that was during the Violet Storm. He hoped that his second visit would not be as dramatic nor as tense as his previous meeting in the Oracle's private quarters. His mind was then cast to the nobles whom had arrived in Lopa that evening for the battle, how they put their lives on the line for Obeah's cause. He would see to it that they were rewarded for their work. In that group, there was one noble that always caught his attention, no matter how much he attempted to suppress his thoughts on the matter... | |
| Ferdinand Greybrook | |
| Roleplay from Mariana Le Craint | |
| Mariana was sore and tired. The battle had taken a greater toll on her than usual, though that was expected. However, she would never turn down the invite she received. Even if it was just to tease Ferdinand a bit more. By the time she finally arrived, she noticed that the camp was in full swing however Ferdinand himself was nowhere to be seen. Approaching one of the soldiers, he told her that Ferdinand was near the shore, preparing to set sail. Hearing this, she hurried over.
She had seen him briefly in the battle, though she quickly lost sight of him. Approaching a makeshift dock, she could see Ferdinand talking with a few of his men. For a moment she faltered, relief overwhelmed her. She quickly snapped out of this, trying not to be caught up in the moment of seeing him again. Since when did I start to feel this way, this has never happened before, She thought to herself. She quickly ran her fingers through her hair and took a deep breath before stepping forward. "Ferdinand, it is good to see you again. Though I can hardly be surprised, a battle junkie such as yourself would never shy away." She looked him up and down, he hadnt changed since the last they met. Once again she was relieved. "And here I was hoping that you would have at least been wounded somewhat so I wasnt the only one, though a muscle head such as yourself hardly ever feels pain. " She chuckled to herself and offered out her hand in greeting. "So where is it that you are going in such a hurry? Here I thought we would be able to have a heartfelt catch-up" Her voice was sarcastic, however not like usual. There was almost a speck on honesty in her voice, whether Ferdinand picked this up, she did not know. | |
| Mariana Le Craint | |
| Roleplay from Ferdinand Greybrook | |
| The fact that Mariana had addressed Ferdinand in such a manner was quite alarming for some of the Silver Arrow whom were observing the make shift dock. Nevertheless, all the soldiers, including Ferdinand, were struck by the shine of the Countess' silver hair.
"Mariana, I am glad that you are not wounded too heavily. While I have been lightly wounded by the undead, if I can command my swordarm and speak my faith, I can still work." Taking a second to shake Mariana's hand as if it were a normal greeting, Ferdinand gestured back to the camp: "I do not leave till the battle is won Mariana. Come, lets get inside. The dock seems secure enough." With a signal, the soldiers with them went ahead with torches to light their path as they strode back to camp. Once the soldiers were out of earshot, Ferdinand quietly spoke with a stern tone to his voice: "While I take your teasing well in private, calling me by my first name without any titles in-front of my men is not right. Nevertheless, I trust them with my life. In address to your question, I return to Rines. I have a engagement with some of the Templar Executive Branch to make forward planning for the Theocracy." As the two walked, Ferdinand noticed a sweet floral smell come from his compatriot. He was slightly unnerved by the woman whom came into and out of his life as she pleased. Relaxing slightly as he got used to the presence, he continued: "You write to me and say that your sword arm has got worse. How have you found campaigning once again? Defeating the rogues whom aim to destroy the faithful is a more honourable and just cause than perhaps your individual works. Will you remain part of the Lightbringers for the next campaign? Or do you return to the wastes or Bolkenia? I believe that I know the landscape of Bolkenia and its people more intimately than you considering how frequently I have visited the region." A grin crept onto the Grand Templar's face for his interpretation of a joke as they began to approach his tent, where smoke can be seen coming out of it's center as the soldiers had started a small fire. | |
| Ferdinand Greybrook | |
