<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="floatright">(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/besrikarie/dnd/housevynarmanse01.jpg)</div><br/>I can't remember where we came down on Christina and Tehr's relationship?  I know we mentioned that they might, as youths, have had fumbling dalliances.  I'm not looking to create an incestuous relationship between them.  But I wouldn't mind if there was a little sexual tension.  Maybe Christina doesn't want to bed her brother, but she does envy his many sexual escapades?  I don't know, I'm just throwing out ideas here.<br/><br/>Also, just wanted to repost the map of the townhouse since I'll reference it in this post.<br/></div></div><br/>Tehr chuckled and nodded, at Angelique's sagely words of wisdom.  He didn't think he smelled of another woman exactly, but the half elven woman's nose was likely a hair stronger then his.  Plus even if he didn't, it was probably just good form anyways.  His sister, Christina, knew of his tomcattish ways.  But it would be polite at least to make her feel the most comfortable.  Smiling as all the women left the room save his servant, he took the washcloth from her and shucked his robe.  Giving himself a cleandown as she picked out clothing for him to wear, he smiled, glad he had a friend and servant like her.  Jokingly he called out as he finished washing himself, "Were it your scent upon me, would you be so adamant about my washing?"<br/><br/>He grinned, showing that he only teased the half elven woman, and would give her bottom a light slap as he moved to dress.  He complimented Heidi on her outfit and was glad that she cleaned up so well.  "Heidi would you please prepare the living room?  Candles and fireplace both, I'll receive my sister there."<br/><br/>Turning to Angelique he added, "A light tray of fruit and cheese perhaps if you would be so kind Angelique?"<br/><br/>He bowed his head to Tera and Lilian as he saw them.  Both different but similar roles.  He hoped that his sister would see the subtle implication that came with the honor of being greeted by the captain of the queen's guard.  What sort of a conclusion she might draw from that, he wouldn't hazzard a guess at.  Though, she was familiar with his womanizing ways and might correctly assume that he'd already bedded the queen herself.  Though even if she were to suspect, she'd likely be shocked to learn that such a thing had in fact happened.  Well, he could talk about that with her as the time came.  The two siblings always had such excellent talks.  Tehr felt at peace with his sister the way he felt with few women.  Her bawdy nature, kept secret from almost everyone, was a delightful treasure that he shared with her.  Many nights before he left for Londinium the two of them sat up all night drinking and laughing.  Her beauty and physical comlyness were not lost on him, but they were siblings.  There were just some lines one didn't cross, at least not as responsible adults.<br/><br/>"Lilian," I would like to thank you greatly for staying to meet my sister, it's an honor to me and if I can repay it somehow, you have but to ask."  Then grinning at Tera he said, "At least now my house knows that you're welcome within the walls."  He threw Tera a little wink, hoping she'd pick up on the fact that he wasn't chastizing her as much as he was trying to put Lilian at ease.<br/><br/>The carriage rolled to a stop on the well groomed cobblestones out side of the courtyard gate steps.  Tehr grinned up at the old driver.  He'd known Sullivan his whole life, and Tehr was pleased to see that the older man was looking hale and hearty.  He returned the man's greeting, "You're looking well Sullivan, I trust the journey from our home wasn't too taxing?"<br/><br/>Then as Sullivan opened the carriage he beamed a genuine smile of delight as his sister stepped down out of the carriage.  He moved to her, and decorum be damned swept her up in a hug.  Not overly strong enough to whirl her about like some hero from the novels, he simply gave her a large brotherly hug.  Then finally pulling back from her he held her hands, "Christina, so glad you could finally make it.  We have so much to talk about."<br/><br/>His enthusiasm and demeanor made him appear several years younger, and he couldn't help but note the glint of mischief in her eyes.  Turning and releasing her hands he gestured first to Lilian.  "Lady Christina Maria d'Montacello d'Wynt, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Guard Captain Lilian."  He didn't use the family surname that he suspected the woman of having.  Especially after meeting two elders of house Staro, he felt at least halfway certain that Lilian may have come from there.  But she'd not ever given a family name so he'd not use one.  "Lilian is the captain of the Queen's personal guard, and has done us the honor of being present at your arrival."<br/><br/>He let the two speak as they needed, then introduced Tera, "This elven beauty is the current guard for our house, though we may be adding more shortly."  He didn't want to drop the news of the new house just yet, that seemed like something which could wait.<br/><br/>He then suggested they retire to the living room where the two of them could catch up.  He thanked Lilian again for staying around, and said she was welcome to stay for a visit if her duties didn't call her away.  Once inside he'd introduce Heidi as her personal servant and would thank Angelique.  There was of course no need to introduce Angelique, Christina would know the Hlaford woman well.  Only when they were settled into the windowless, dim living room with the fire and candles lit, would he lean forwards in his chair and ask Christina, "Tell me sister, how was your journey?   What news bring you?"