<em>"...you may end up following the dance with another variety later on"</em>Rosalyn said somewhat quietly.  But not so quietly that Christina didn't hear, nor that she didn't catch the glance from the elf maid's way towards her brother.  Her grin deepened as the elven beauty added,<em>"I would be happy to teach, but dances like that can get wild, and I'd warn you that while yes they are thrilling, you may end up following the dance with another variety later on."</em><br/><br/>Her eyes twinkled and sparkled with delight.  Christina might not be quite as intelligent as Tehr, but that was only because of his training, years of training, as a scholar and a mage.  Certainly her intellect was most likely greater than the majority of the guests assembled at the ball today and she had great insight as well.  So with such an unsubtle message, she instantly picked up on what Rosalyn was saying.  In addition she'd known for a long time how badly her brother had both lusted after as well as had a more emotional crush on the beautiful elf maid.  To the point where she often wondered why he didn't try to seduce her.  Between his charm, his magic, and the friendship that had developed between the two during her time at Hewthorne hall, Christina knew that if he'd wanted to bed Rosalyn before now, he likely could have.  But much like her own growing and developing feelings for Alex ir'Hesfal<em>(or Alexandria d'Hesfal)</em>, and also like her brother, she could sometimes be slightly blind to the machinations of love in the face of lust.  Still she recognized the comments for what they were and they made her heart sing with joy.  So it was with a grin from ear to ear that she answered,<strong>"Indeed I think that any who stay beneath the roof of Hewthorne hall learn the value of discretion.  Certainly you have been around my dear brother and myself long enough to know more than a few family secrets that we would rather keep hidden."</strong>She didn't know if Rosalyn knew that she and Tehr engaged in incestuous carnal activities, as they did try to keep that as quiet as possible.  Oh, Alex and Angelique knew and sometimes joined the brother and sister, but usually incestuous trysts were kept as private as possible.  Which was quite unlike the nights when Tehr left his bedroom door open, and the sounds of one or more servants could be heard echoing through the house.<br/><br/><strong>"In fact, I'm sure that did Tehr not trust your discretion, you would not have become such a close friend to us, living under our sometimes,"</strong>She lowered her voice even more and glanced around to make sure no others were in ear shot before continuing,<strong> "...depraved and quite hedonistic household."</strong>She winked at Tehr and added,<strong>"I do hope that you can instruct me on the elven way of<em> 'dancing' </em>my good friend."</strong>She put special emphasis on the word dancing, a non subtle hint that she understood what Rosalyn meant about a different type of dance.<strong>"I'll probably need to watch you and my brother <em>'dance'</em> in order to fully understand such instruction.  In fact, maybe the two of you could teach Alex and myself some new<em> 'dance'</em> moves.  Of course, once the two of you are more comfortable as 'dance' partners I mean.</strong>"  She smirked before taking a sip from her wine glass, the look on her face as proud and beaming as a cat who'd just made a fresh kill.<br/><br/>Tehr was trying to think of an appropriate response before another passerby stopped to compliment them on their impressive dance, which effectively ended the conversation's not so subtle messages of carnality.  In fact Tehr was almost glad that the matrons had returned so quickly, as that meant that they had either flatly rejected his proposal, or had loved it.  Once they began talking it became clear that it was the latter of the two.  He listened to the affirmation and then nodded,<strong>"In that case, i think that we shall have much to discuss in regards to the specifics of both of our agreements.  I'm sure that each of our houses has specific wants and desires, and where they do not mesh exactly I am sure we can come to terms that both of us feel satisfied with.  I suggest however that we enjoy this fantastic gala you are throwing for tonight, and meet again on three days hence, so that we give ourselves time to think about what it is we need from both agreements and to begin drafting up notes to the extent of what it is each of our houses would like.  I also mention the date of three days henceforth because on the day after tomorrow, my house shall be visited for a time by a special guest.  The twin sister of my apprentice Alex ir'Hesfall, Carolyn d'Hesfall, will be staying at Hewthorne hall for a time.  I mention this because she is a priestess of Vesta, the old goddess of home and hearth.  As such she could bring divine witness to any agreements we sign.  In addition I imagine she can confirm the possible.... <em>'fertility'</em>... of any such arrangements."</strong>Tehr added the last bit, because while both of the daughters seemed hale and hearty, he did not want to be blamed should he not be able to father a child with either of them, though such a thing was unlikely in his mind.  Still it was best to make sure that the possibility was covered.<strong>"Does that sound acceptable to my lovely matrons?"</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">So I took a little liberty with this post.  In a previous post I think you mentioned that Carolyn d'Hesfal was coming to Londinium.  I just set the date, being the day after tomorrow.  I figured that would give her time to settle into Hewthorne hall for part of a day before being thrown into Tehr's plans.  I also took the liberty of assuming she could cast primal spells, but if not, Tehr's research with the blue book could easily have discovered primal spells for a divine caster I figure.<br/><br/>As to the current story, I don't really have a lot else to do if you want to move the plot ahead a little.  Either to the ship if you have something you want to do there, or maybe to later that night when Tehr and Rosalyn can discuss their 'dance' in a more private and intimate setting.  I think it goes without saying that with the hints that Rosalyn has dropped, Tehr is going to do everything in his power at this point to continue to be charming and attentive to the elf maid.</div></div>