Family Fortunes (Aurion & Samantha)
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				Title: <strong>Family Fortunes (Aurion &amp; Samantha)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aurion</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 03:33:38</strong>
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				Robert Grey glanced around the room before looking back at the priest behind the altar who still resembled the Catholic priests that used to preside over such gatherings. There were a few differences but he couldn’t tell you what they were since he was not much interested in religion though it had gotten interesting in England lately thanks to the pope in Rome. If it had not been for the denial of the marriage and the granting of a divorce, England would still be Catholic but King Henry had broken with the Church over the issue. Not that he could really blame him since most of the priests and bishops that he had seen didn’t really seem all that worthy but rather more concerned with their own wellbeing versus that of their parishioners.<br><br>The break had been gradual but then King Henry had declared his break and those who did not agree with him suffered greatly. One only had to look at the example of Thomas More who was executed for not swearing to the Oath of Succession and opposing Henry’s move against the Catholic Church. Not that he had to worry since his family had eagerly sided with the King since his father saw the riches that could befall them since if there was no church then the church would not need all that land. All in all his family had done well since his father was in the favor of the King though he was not sure that was such a good thing. After all the King’s favor was quite fickle and could change quickly enough so that all your plans were left in ruin with the worse reserved for those condemned as traitors.<br><br>It was a risk one had to take which was why his father had decided to arrange this marriage to a noble house now in decline since they had refused to renounce their faith and accept the King’s authority in matters spiritual. The heiress was to be wed to him so that her family’s resistance to the king ended with them since his heir would be brought up as a member of the Church of England. As he looked back down the aisle and over the crowd of nobility that had gathered, he could see the King who seemed to be happy with his new wife, Anne Boleyn. While he had not wanted this marriage, he would not refuse his father or the King since he enjoyed having his head right where it was. At least, the heiress was good looking so perhaps something may happen between after they got married since the thought of being in a loveless marriage did not thrill him.<br><br>Pulling shoulders back, he stood tall at three inches over six feet with shoulder length black hair that curled at his shoulders. His dark gray eyes scanned the assemblage while he waited for his bride noting who sat with each other and where they sat. While he was not muscular and preferred to avoid the military, he had been trained by the best sword masters his father could fine along with manners that his mother drilled into him. Briefly, he brushed his blue doublet that had silver thread on it while his hose were a dark gray though his rings shone in the light of the church. When he heard the sounds of music, he straightened up and looked down the aisle as he waited to get a glimpse of his bride.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Family Fortunes (Aurion &amp; Samantha)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Samantha</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 04:15:26</strong>
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				Temperance Aldous glanced briefly into the looking glass. For centuries their family had been prominent, all the members accepting of the fact they had been arranged with whom they were to marry. But at least most of them knew since birth. Her parents decided to try something new with her, letting her meet a few selected gentlemen and choosing from that point. She knew that it was more than most had gotten over the years and she suspected that it was due to the fact her parents did not appear to love one another. Sure they stuck by one anothers sides through everything, but that was the duty of the wife.<br><br>But at the last moment, a new proposition came about so her family wouldn't be in complete exile... her family already had their views, but they apparently chose that she could change hers. She wasn't angry, well, not that anyone could see. For the day she would be complacent, even if her parents were only allowed to see her limited amounts from this point forward. Fixing the veil that covered her face, she walked out. <br><br>Her dark hair seemed lightened by the sheer material, soft curls flowing just past her shoulders as she walked down the aisle in her white gown. The material fitted her form so it would be flattering, never revealing more than she should, all that could be seen was her collarbone and a bit of her back, but even that was covered in a lace pattern. She could never do anything to anger, or disobey her husband... She was brought up traditional, however there was something inside her that still wanted to fight against everything she knew and was taught.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Family Fortunes (Aurion &amp; Samantha)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aurion</strong> on <strong>05-05-2011, 03:30:03</strong>
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				Robert felt nervous and reached up to brush his fingers through his raven black hair though he had been reaching for his ermine fur hat. At the last second, he remembered that it wasn’t there since they were inside a church so he ran his fingers though his hair to soothe his nerves. The light glinted off his rings one of which was his signet ring while the other was simply for show and had a sapphire set in a gold band. The doublet was made of the finest silk which included the sleeves that he was wearing along with the short, skirt-like additions, known as the Peplum doublet. Silver thread decorated his doublet in a geometric pattern that enhanced the slimness of his waist and hips.<br><br>The Peplum doublet covered the top part of his hose but the gray was not dull but almost shone as if it were silver. A dark purple dyed leather belt surrounded his hips and waist which had been worked to look like a griffin where the gold buckle came together looked like the head of the fantastic beast. Normally, he wore his finely made blade at his side but this was a time of peace and joy not of war and violence. Seeing a flicker of movement, he looked down the aisle to see Temperance which caused him to catch his breath as he marveled at the beauty as she made her way down the aisle.<br><br>Even though she was covered properly there was something sensual about the outfit as he could just catch the sight of flesh that was covered by a lace pattern. It would be interesting to see how this evening would finish since he hoped it would be peaceful but was unsure since he did not really know Temperance. Would she indeed obey him or decide to fight since she had been given to him and had no choice in who she would marry? It was something that he would worry about later but for now he would concentrate on the beauty who would be standing next to him as the priest intoned the words that would bind them together forever.<br><br>Waiting for her to move down the aisle and get into position, he stepped by her and took her hand and lifted it up while turning to look at the priest. As the priest started to talk, he glanced at her since he couldn’t help but admire her form for she was beautiful. Beauty might not be everything but it could be a start so that they could see if anything might come of it and at least it would be more pleasant to perform his duties with her then if she looked like a horse.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Family Fortunes (Aurion &amp; Samantha)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Samantha</strong> on <strong>06-05-2011, 02:11:16</strong>
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				The male at the end of the aisle seemed to stare towards her, what was he thinking? Even if they were to wed, it really wasn't polite to stare at someone... But then again she found herself gazing to him, taking in the male she was about to marry. Not that anyone could notice, the veil was translucent to see just enough out of, but still blocked the view of others in a way. <br><br>Swallowing harsh, she allowed her hand to be placed into his, her fingers cold compared to the warmth of his hand. Every so often Temperance glanced to the male, maybe catching his gaze towards her sometimes... a slight blush formed over her cheeks at the thought, was he looking at her in disdain? Or perhaps admiring her? One could not be sure. They both hadn't even seen each other really, this was their first meeting on the 'suggestion' of the King.<br><br>The priest continued in English, she was so used to being spoken to in Latin whilst in church.. Yet here she was, in the Church of England, being wed to a man she didn't even know. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Family Fortunes (Aurion &amp; Samantha)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aurion</strong> on <strong>08-05-2011, 03:20:19</strong>
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				It may be considered impolite to stare but he couldn’t help it since she was quite attractive so he found his attention wondering. When she glanced toward him, he did his best to look away but he was sure that she caught him a few times but he couldn’t help himself. Before today, he had not seen his bride so he had prepared himself for a woman not of beauty but of wealth so he was very pleasantly surprised. Now he could only wonder what she was thinking since he knew that she was also glancing at him so perhaps something good could come of this situation.<br><br>The ceremony seemed to take forever even though he actually understood the priest but he remained patient. Finally, the priest got to the question which would end this ceremony so as the priest spoke about her duties and asked her if she accepted him as her husband, he shifted his grip on her hand. Now he held it as he took the golden ring set with a finely cut diamond which was quite expensive so that he could slip it on her finger when she said yes.<br><br>Of course he was assuming that she would say yes since she could say no but if she did, he had a feeling the king would be very unhappy. More than likely, the king would take it out on her family so he thought she would go through with it for her family if for no other reason. Only when he had slipped her ring on her finger would he then get to say yes when the priest asked him if he would take her as his happily wedded wife. Growing a bit impatient, he wanted to lift up the veil to see the young lady beneath if before getting to kiss his wife.
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