Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]
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				Title: <strong>Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>01-12-2010, 23:39:15</strong>
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				A dark, and heavy rain fell from silent, and gray clouds. In the distances hoofs could be heard, along with the sounds of a dying fire. This was the final battlefield, at least Varris hoped so. A crowd of armed soldiers had gathered nearby, trying to coax more warmth out of the dull red flames. The downpour had lasted for days now making any battle impossible. As Varris made his way out of his tent he looked out at the fields below, hundreds of tents huddled together almost like they themselves were cold. To the east was the battlefield, at least where two large armies have been fighting for more than a month now.<br><br>The ground had once been fertile fields, but now there was nothing, but mud. For the first time since the start of this war the enemies of Arkalia have entered into its home soil. The remains of a village could also be seen, a trade post that had been called Lestron that is now destroyed. With a dark chuckle Varris mused about the fact that very few villages survive the battles that are named after them. The Battle of Lestron would be no different, there was nothing left save for the burnt husk of a temple. Varris had never been here before, or even heard of Lestron. All he could think about was his home, and his small boy that he barely knew.<br><br>Varris looked down at his hands, they were old, and shaking now. With a soft curse he turned too look at his men with a soft frown in his lips, <strong>”Any word yet from Duke Torin?”</strong> One of the men, a young boy that was far too young to be fighting in this war walked over to him almost slipping in the mud as he did. Varris shook his head as the boy approached, <strong>”Not yet my Lord, at least we have not been informed as such.”</strong> Varris nodded shaking his head as he made his way back to his tent, his ancient battle armor clinking as the winds picked up. <br><br>At that moment Varris fell to the ground.<br><br><strong>"Ambush!”</strong> The same boy that had answered Varris yelled at the top of his lungs, but it was too late. The skilled archers that had been lying in wait proved to be deadly against the sleeping, and resting army below in the valley beyond the hill of Lestron. Varris last vision was of a dark cloud of arrows that hid the gray skies from view. Fires broke out from the burning tar on the arrows. Very few people survived the slaughter that happened on that cold winter night. Only 200 men or so escaped up the river into the heartland of Arkalia.<br><br>Varris was right about one thing, Lestron was never rebuilt.<br><br><strong>-7 Years Later-</strong><br><br>After the Battle of Lestron (or what historians would later call the Second Battle of Lestron) the combined forces of the enemy of Arkalia forced their way into the heartlands. Starvation, disease, and worse grew rampant. However Arkalia had one thing on its side, the weather. It was cold, and wet for most of the year in Arkalia, and they used the poor conditions the best they could. After Lestron they never fought in a upfront battle again. By the 7th year after that battle a large army made up of many noble families were gathered outside of the city of Drakell. The siege has lasted for over six months now, and as spring approaches the forces gathered against Arkalia flew the flag of truce. Now the two royal families, the nation of Arkalia, and its enemies rode to castle Ravenholm. It is here, at this lonely castle located between these two warring nations the fate of the war, and possible peace would be decided. This is were our story begins...<br><br><strong>”Mother wear is my sash?”</strong> Issac asked in a loud voice that echoed through the camp gathered outside of Castle Ravenholm. Issac, the only son of the late Duke Varris was the current heir apparent, and one of the few unmarried young adults left in Arkalia. He was tall, and well built having been active for most of his life. His was hardened, and sometimes seemed older than it should be. Issac who had seen death, and murder for most of his life was cynical at times, and it showed on his face, and his personality. Like most Arkalians he had black hair that he wore long, pale skin, and dark green eyes. Unlike some princes that have come before him he was not unscathed, a long scar going down from his cheek, to his neck could be seen easily. There were other scars that were less visible as well, at least that was a the rumor.<br><br>His mother chuckled softly behind him, <strong>”It is right here son. I swear you are just like your father.”</strong> Issac's mother was a short, and fairly plump older woman with a soft voice. She had been 'beautiful' once before Issac's father died, but after his death she did nothing to maintain her figure. With a soft hand she gave him the sash. It was made of brown leather, and held the honors that had been awarded to his family, none of which he had won personally himself. Issac was in good shape, but he had not seen war. He tried to put it on, but failed miserably causing his mother chuckle softly, <strong>”Here let me help you with that.”</strong><br><br>After his outfit was adjusted she smiled at him brushing a few bits of dust off of his shoulder. His clothes were made of fine silks, though they were fairly simple in design. A simple white silk shirt, and black leggings that ended where his high riding boots were. He wore very little jewelry save for a gold ring that had his house symbol on it.<br><br>On his belt he had a empty frog, no weapons were allowed in the castle itself. He looked up at the looming, dark estate with a frown, <strong>”Why do we have to wait out here anyways? Why can't we wait in the castle?”</strong> She frowned a little, <strong>”Well...both sides have to be very careful dear.”</strong> Issac sighed softly shaking his head, <strong>”I knew I was be married off...but I didn't think that I was going to be married to her after only meeting her once, and that I had no choice.”</strong> On the inside Issac was quite curious about who it might be, and if she would be beautiful.<br><br>He shook his head looking at his mother, <strong>”I wish you could come with me...she will have her father there. I will have to decide the fate of our nation alone.”</strong> He looked down at his hands for a moment, they were young with only a few callouses. He did his best to get rid of what nervousness he had left as his mother squeezed his shoulder, <strong>”You will do fine. Everything has been arranged by the King already, all you do is have to meet her, and agree to the marriage."</strong> He sighed to himself thinking, <em>'That is easier said than done.'</em><br><br>With that he made his way to the castle, walking up to its heavy doors knowing that the king of the enemy of his people was inside, along with his daughter. He opened the doors knowing that at this moment his life was going to change forever, he just hoped it was going to change for the better.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 06:46:26</strong>
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				This day was probably one of the most catastrophic days of her life. Of course there had been days of blood shed and war in her life, these days had been horrible as well, but, nothing had ever truly effected her so directly like now. No war, no battle, had truly shattered her future, her dreams, nothing. Rae had always known that the dealings of her future husband would be secretive, but she figured that at least the man who was to marry would be the resident of the Kingdom she lived in, Lystra. Instead, she was going to most likely be married off to a son of Arkalia. A most horrible fact that had made her ill the moment she had heard.<br><br>Which had only been a week ago.<br><br>Currently, she was waiting for the prince, but also in the leant chambers of the Castle Ravenholm, being prepped and pampered by her maidens, her previous gown had been switched out a gown made of the finest emerald silk, the material was so soft and rich, it had sleeves that went to her wrists but her shoulders were exposed, smooth and tanned bronzed, with a heart shape neck line that showed the deep, luscious plunge of her large breasts which went into a triple D cup. The material of the dress went in around her waist like&nbsp; a corset, Rae was not tiny, therefore her soft, thick waist was brought out by the whale bone of her bodice and the silken lace that drew it all in. The skirts were long and hit the floor, but they drew out the full curves of her hips in a deep material with beautiful, intricate designs, on her feet she wore satin green slippers, along her neck she had on a ribbon necklace with a pendant that belonged to her mother before she died. <br><br>Rae's long, chocolate brown hair was let down her back in thick, straight locks, her bangs would sweep into her eyes, her long, thick lashes were painted and feathered out with a dark, dusty powder highlighting the forest green, cinnamon brown, and honey gold colors in her very own orbs, with full pink lips, shined and looking very kissable. Of course the maids were very skilled in getting a princess ready to meet her future prince, if they weren't, they never would have been let into Rae's service.<br><br>Looking at herself, the maids slid in emerald drop earrings, framing the beautiful heart shaped face of a woman who was to be married in a few days and would legalize the engagement in just a few seconds. Rae had an urge to cry, she had already given up on running away of refusing profusely, she could pretend to be dead, but that would not last long. They would catch on eventually and most likely catch her, the princess of Lystra could not get away so easily from skilled Knights, Rangers, and an entire army. <br><br>With a sigh, she rose up out of her chair and turned, Rae stood at only five feet, she was short, but thick and curvaceous, her figure was nothing small, but she held herself in such an elegant manner, most men had to stop from oogling her in banquet halls. Rae was a beautiful woman, striking and exotic, and the woman had talents in magic as well as archery, she was skilled in the things her father had pressured her to know, for he told her a princess was not to be stuck defenceless especially in the heat of war. He refused to have a helpless daughter, which helped and also hindered the woman.<br><br><br>They were stationed in a castle that was not her own just to meet with the enemy nation, a most uncomfortable situation, but she understood how necessary it was, even if it did put her out of a hot bath and numerous dresses to choose from, both nations had agreed and this city had been used before to draw up treaties and draws. In this drafty old castle, Rae would soon make her way out of the room and down the halls, her hips swayed with every step and the ample swell of her breasts seemed to almost want to bounce out of the holdings, it was hard to keep such a supple body packed down with wires and corsets, but she made it happen and it only brought out her voluptuous frame and her curvy shape further.<br><br>Coming down the stairs she saw her father and his party behind him, all stiff and straight, looking at the doors as if it might suddenly do a trick. With a sigh, the Princess continued her descent and then came to her fathers left with her ladies in waiting just behind her. Her father was a tall, thick man with muscles that almost bulged from his tunics and leggings. He had black hair and dark, beady eyes, he was over six feet, a stark contrast to his daughter, but the color of their skin was much the same, and his thick hair was just a few shades darker. <br><br>Rae's mother had been blond, porcelain, petite, slender, the epitome of an English, fragile rose. She had died when Rae was eight years old due to a tragic sickness that had attacked her frail, skinny form. So with a mixture of her parents came Rae, a beautiful thing who caught the eye of many but who was promised to a man she had never met and had been told to hate since she was little just because of where he was from. "Straighten up," King Caillan, her father, commanded and every one of Lystra did as told.<br><br>When the doors opened, her future husband came right through, he was handsome, she had to admit, but every thing about him reeked of Arkalia, from his dark hair, to his flesh, to his clothing. She had to fight off the look of disgust or the need to look away. Her father stepped forward with a smile, "Isaac, son of Varris, welcome."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 15:30:48</strong>
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				The moment that Issac entered into the room he was now facing a new 'war' with his own revulsion, and distaste. He never liked how the people of Lystra dressed, nor their darker skin, but even with her corset he could tell that this woman was as decadent, and spoiled as his mother was, and she was half her age! He didn't look at her, instead he faced the man that in truth was going to be the main 'battle' that he was faced with, her father. The room they were going to meet in was sparse, he knew because they didn't want to take any chances. Almost anything in truth could be used as a weapon from ink quills, to candle sticks. It was also odd not seeing any attendants, while Issac had only been to the Imperial Palace of Arkalia once he could never forget it.<br><br>There had to be at least 30 people around his uncle the crowned king of Arkalia at all times, almost all of them at the time were begging him to remarry. King Roland III refused, his only love was dead, and now as he grew older they knew that they had to prepare for something that had never happened in the history of Arkalia, change dynasties during a time of major war. This along with many other reasons were why Issac was even here that day. After a long moment he steeled himself, trying not to be too bothered by his wife-to-be's corpulent form.<br><br>Issac's own form was one of hardship, and a hard life. In some ways he looked more like a commoner than a noble. While he was strong of arm, and leg he was still very thin in the stomach. At least one could guess from how tightly his belt was tied. His face was lean, and one could see the hard lines that were made from his skull. Had he been born in peace time he might have looked more like she did now, but life had a different path for him.<br><br>The smile that he have her father was genuine, while this man had been the target of Arkalian assassins since the war began he could respect him. He was hard man just like his father had been, one born from the forges of war. In a way his generation had lost more than Issac's, war to the young Arkalian was all that he had ever known. He had never known the times of peace that had existed before. Even among the most powerful nobles in Arkalia there was starvation at times, it was a spectre they all respected. Issac on the other hand knew nothing else, everyday seemed like a blessing. While to some of her fathers generation it must seem like a curse.<br><br>While he was used to the war, he didn't like it. Far from it in fact, he hated it. He hated war almost as he hated the people of Lystra. It was a beast born from years of stories about how the people of Lystra murdered children, slaughtered whole towns in the pursuit of imperial glory. He knew now that neither side was innocent, both sides greed lead to this war. He felt that old hatred build inside of him, it was like a bottle that never went dry. He could just keep drinking from it, but he knew that if this was going to work he had to put that particular bottle away, forever. He could not afford to have a security blanket any more, he had to accept that the suffering that has been going on for more than 12 years was not just the fault of Lystra.<br><br>With a heavy heart, and his genuine smile of his he greeted her father, the crowned king of Lystra, <strong>"I send you greetings from all the people of Arkalia, King Caillan. I hope that the trip wasn't too difficult."</strong> Looking around the room he saw the three chairs that was going to be where this meeting too place, they were large, and comfortable. He couldn't help, but be reminded of his wife when he looked at them. <strong>"And this must be the lovely Princess Rae."</strong> Fake words with a fake smile, those skilled in the arts of lying could see right through it. Though those that did could tell he was making a great effort to be civil. In his own way Issac was spoiled, as were most powerful noble children. He didn't let it get in the way of his duty, but it was still there<br><br>Even through all this hate, and masked emotion there was something else deep inside of him that he did not feel, not yet at least. It was something born from the days before the war, stories that his mother had told him. He had lived in a time where thin women were all that you could find, there wasn't enough food in Arkalia to support the larger woman that had been the norm. There was this primal desire that was like the spark in a dead forest. When he saw her breasts almost flowing out of her dress, where what must have been a soft stomach was being contained inside of her tight corset, there was a stirring inside of him. One that he did not yet understand, but while he was on the one hand disgusted by this woman, there was another part of him that was already lusting for her. Wanting to slam his member into her virgin pussy, but still it was not conscious. At least not yet, in fact he didn't even notice it, or the very slight stirring in his loins.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 19:40:48</strong>
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				Had things been different, had the atmosphere and the times of war and peace treaties been long before handled with, Rae might have actually approved of Isaac, his looks were very well, and even though he seemed a little hard along his face, it was still a face that had lovely features. However, the Princess could only stare, feeling only a small heat in her stomach that could be either from sickness, hunger, or something else that she had never experienced unless she caught the Knights bathing, like she sometimes did with her best friend, Cynthia, who was her maid. However, Knight watching was going to end, sadly enough, the next man she would see naked would be Isaac, since the ways of her Kingdom were still primeval and constantly harping on the birth of a son, sex would be mandatory. Her father would check the sheets if he had to. Which was repulsive, but Rae slightly understood.<br><br>While the life of her father's, and Isaac's, had been mainly war, Rae's life was dealing with the losses of it. True, this day was quite horrible in itself, but over the years she had dealt with losing many. The first true loss was her Mother, of course. Her father had told her the sickness had been spreading because of the death, her mother had been a healer, and had the magical ability to move into the battle fields and restore as many as possible,but the continuous&nbsp; piling of dead bodies eventually got to her. It was because of war and destruction that Rae had been pulled from the room, screaming at the top of her lungs and wailing like the eight year old girl she was.<br><br>Aside from her mother however, she had lost a cousin, a friend, three friendly Knights, four dogs, and more. Rae had learned over the years to deal with the loss, she had always been a plump girl, she had come from her mother's womb at a hefty eleven pounds, thanks to the genes of the people of Lystra, being a bit thicker had always been a part of their kingdom, true there were a lot of thin women, but the maids, the ones who were in Noble standards, were of average size, but Rae was plumper, full figured. And dealing with the loss had made her dig a bit more into her food and hide behind the sweets and the heavy bread, just so she would not have to face the heart ache and instead face a full, heavy stomach.<br><br>Rae knew this war had done tons of damage, she may have been a bit spoiled, but she was not naieve. Both kingdoms were at fault and her father could try and deny it all he wanted but there was nothing glorious in returning to the Kingdom, covered in blood, down trodden, and with the lives of many ruined on your hands. But Rae could never address that issue, she may have learned to fight but she was still only a princess. Still a woman who had just come of age. Nothing more.<br><br>When Issac spoke, her eyes snapped up to him, the various shades glimmering, her long lashes lowering, when he addressed her, she curtsied, and then rose with a bright, dimpled smile, that betrayed the facts that she wanted nothing but for him to leave. King Caillan spoke up, "The trip was just fine, save for my daughter fussing that the inventory of dresses was not enough for her to choose from. She likes to have all of her options open, such a fussy thing she is." Rae's cheeks went scarlet at the way her father spoke, before he went on. "Anywho, let us join to speak, yes?" He waved his arm out towards the chairs, King Caillan took the chair in the middle. To his left was where Rae sat, always hating the way her gowns made it impossible to do so, but she had learned the art of sweeping your skirts close to your body so that the hoops and the petticoats could not be seen. She sighed once she did, looking to her father as he cleared his throat and then smiled.<br><br>"As you both know, we are here today to bring up the act of bringing peace to Lystra, and Arkalia. The many years of war needs to come to an end, both of our Nations supply of food, money, clean water, and people, is running low. I regret that it has taken us so long to come to a point where enough is enough, but, wisdom only comes with age. So," he inhaled and his burly chest puffed out, Rae looked away, a bored, disinterested look on her face as she imagined herself shooting arrows or practicing her magic, maybe even reading or singing, as long as she was some where else, doing something that mattered to her.<br><br>Her father continued, "We are here to ask you, Isaac, to become engaged to my Daughter, Rae, so that the lands may be joined in holy matrimony and that a bond may be formed through this. For if we continue to fight, we both shall perish. So, what is your answer, Isaac, if you say yes, you will be married in three days, if you say nay, then...the outcome will be grim." Rae's ears picked up the hidden malice, knowing that the second outcome was more of a threat, and not of a sure fact. Another way of disgust went over her and Rae's fingers dug into her skirts, she wanted to scream, to say no, to run for the hills. But she just breathed deeply, trying to calm herself down as she looked at Isaac.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 00:10:29</strong>
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				Issac couldn't help but gulp slightly, and nod his head to the man. Issac was still young, and in truth this was his first foray into diplomacy. He gave the kings daughter a soft smile though his face grew tense as he looked to her father. Listening to what he said Issac couldn't help but think <em>'We would have had peace if you...'</em> He interrupted his own thought with another, <em>'No you can't think that.'</em> He steeled himself again, somewhat bothered by his own national fervour that flamed to the surface in his own mind. He hoped that he wasn't so blinded with hate that he could make this work. Part of him wished that King Roland had been well enough to come here himself, or that any part of the government had come. Deep inside he knew that while he was the heir-apparent for the kingdom that he was expendable. He was young with no real experience besides his training, if there was going to be treachery it would be against him alone if the king of Lystra wished it.<br><br>He knew, or at least suspected that King Caillin was more than capable of killing him even without a weapon. Even though there was no reason that he would do this, that thought still scared him.<br><br>He offered him a fake, expected smile to the king remembering the lessons his mother had given him on honey dipped diplomacy, <em>Be polite without complimenting to much with a man like your father, or the king. He expects respect, but despises a flatterer. It is very easy to loose the respect of a man like your father even when you are trying to to be kind to him.</em> hearing his mothers words even in his mind gave him some comfort. He couldn't help but chuckle a little at the mention of his 'fussy' daughter, though his chuckle had some bitter tones to it. Soon that was to be his fussy wife, and soon he was going to have to worry about such mundane silly things.<br><br>His hand clinched slightly before responding, <strong>"Indeed lets speak plainly."</strong> He listened to what the king had to say without blinking, almost like he was afraid that the king was going to attack him at any moment. He noted Rae's disinterest in what was going on, which made him slightly angry. He didn't know why he was angry, it just bothered him that she didn't seem to care about the suffering of their peoples. Though he didn't let that stream of thoughts go very far he berated himself internally, <em>'No stop that Issac, she doesn't want to be here as much as you don't. I am sure she cares, she can't that cold and heartless.'</em> He couldn't help but add in his mind, <em>'I hope.</em><br><br>After her father had been finished he took in a deep breath, like someone who had almost drowned in the darkest of oceans. Looking at him with a even gaze he nodded, <strong>"I agree. We cannot keep fighting, as King Roland grows older it falls to my family and me as the Heir-Apparent to take on his duties. As my first decision as Prince of Arkalia is to accept your proposal."</strong> He looked at Rae almost giving her a apology with his soft dark green eyes. He spoke up after that, <strong>"What is to happen after the wedding? I mean...where are we going to live. Roland is old, and dying so soon I will be king."</strong> It surprised him that while he was bothered with the fact that Roland was dying, the fact that he was going to be king didn't bother him at all. <strong>"Should we live in Arkalia when the crown passes to me after the wedding?"</strong> he asked this was some curiosity, and apprehension. He had never left Arkalia in his entire life, there was no place to go after all.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 02:55:23</strong>
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				The proposal had been accepted. Rae's shoulders slumped and she felt her lower lip tremble, she felt his green eyes on her but she just looked to her skirts, dressed in green though just reminded her of Issac's eyes and she felt a small seed of bitterness growing inside of her. She wanted to act out and say no, she would never accept this man as her husband, but she refrained. If she refused, more people would suffer, and she would never forgive herself if Lystra fell because of her selfishness. She inhaled deeply and rose her face, ignoring the feeling of two lone tears slipping down her cheeks, one of her maids noticed however, Cynthia, and the dark skinned woman came forward to lightly dab the drops of salt water away and then whisper into Rae's ear as the men spoke business, "At least he's cute." Rae's full lips formed into a smile and dimples sank into her cheeks with a little giggle escaping as she looked back to Cyn and nodded. Her father's eyes cut across to his daughter and narrowed but soon she just simmered down and lowered her face.<br><br>"Yes," Caillan answered, "Once the wedding has happened and the honey moon and your marriage has been celebrated, Rae's things will be transferred to Arkalia, and she will be your wife. I trust that once this happens you will take good care of her. She is not one to make such a big scene, so, I am sure she will serve you well as your wife." Clearing his throat, the King went on, "Also, should I pass on, I have five men in line, close nobles to me to take my throne, and they will continue to hold you to the pact and the proposal and they know that this is the best solution if we want to see peace. So. Do not think the pact will break the moment I die, for this is not in the best interests of the land."<br><br>Rising to his feet, he grinned. "Now that this is settled, the planner of your wedding has already been informed and is beginning the preparations. If you would like, you may stay in your own chambers for a bit or continue to stay in your tents, we are holding you wedding in the Saint John's Cathedral, many will be attending and it is wise that you either rest up or perhaps get to know your future wife. I on the other hand, have plans to make and people to meet with. You may join me as well if you wish, though most of these meetings will be over lands, not nearly as fun as Raziel here."<br><br>Rae rose to her feet, she smoothed out her dress and looked to her fiance'. For a moment, she said nothing, until finally her voice rang out, "It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Sir Issac," she tilted her head and then said. "Should you wish to meet with me, I am available any time. I..." she paused, and her breath came in slowly, and then she smiled sadly, "I am looking forward to getting to know you." She curtsied and then said to her father, "I will be outside after I have changed."<br><br>With that she moved past them and went up stairs with the party of eight women following closely and quietly behind her. Once Rae got into her room, Cyn was the last to close the door as her maids scattered to get things ready, the Princess would tilt down her head and then burst into tears. Everything stopped, no one said a word or moved as they saw the young woman break down into gasps and sobs. "Oh my word," Cyn gasped and ran to Rae to fold her up in her long arms and hold her tight, Cyn was six feet tall, with black hair and dark skin, she was always like a big sister to Rae, so the short princess clung to her maid, crying as Cyn motioned for the others to keep moving and get the dress ready.<br><br>"I...I don't want this, Cynthia," Rae hiccuped, "I don't want to become married to a man I don't even know!" Lifting her face, the make up that had been applied was running but Cyn still saw the woman as very beautiful. Cyn sighed and said, "He is not that bad Rae, just give it time, I know it hurts, I know you wanted to marry for love but sometimes...love just is not enough. I have a feeling that in time you won't feel this way over the engagement, it is for the best for both nations, but also yourself. Besides, it is about time you were married, you've been turning men down for months, and most of them were butt ugly," this made Rae giggle. "Just come on, get dressed, and we can go out side to a bit of training and perhaps a bit of shopping in the city?"<br><br>In just a half hour Rae was put into a soft blue dress that brought out her shape a bit more, her corset was not as tight, and instead was used mainly just to support her large, heavy breasts. She had on black slippers and her long hair was down, her earring were taken out, and the make up she had on was light, sweet, pure. She came with Cynthia out of the Ravenholm castle, sighing as each step led her through the rolling green pastures, she paused and then looked behind her, wondering if Issac would bother to get to know her, she assumed not. <br><br>Rae would nod to Cyn to set up a bulls eye on the field and stepped back. Usually this was put up for her bow and arrows, but those were left home, stupidly by a young maid, so Rae would lift her hands and they began to shine a light blue, a sudden temperature drop happened in her body, around the air, and the would smile before her hand jerked out and a long, sharp ice sicle came shooting out to hit the bullseye. "Haha, score one! Cyn, you wanna try?" "No thanks."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 03:35:37</strong>
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				He sensed her great unease at the who situation and nodded his head to the two of them, "For now I will take my leave. Tonight however I will meet with you my lady." He walked over to her, and gently took her soft hand giving in a kiss before she left. He did not take his time leaving the castle, and had to try hard not to run out of it. He had to keep thinking to himself, <em>'Even steps Issac, just keep walking like this you will be out of here soon enough. Even steps.'</em> Finally he was out of the castle itself and in the gardens before the outer wall. He couldn't help, but frown as he looked around. While territories would return back to how they had been before the war he couldn't help, but be sad at loosing such a beautiful castle. As he made his way outside of the dark grey ivy covered walls he took in a deep breath.<br><br>Freedom.<br><br>At least freedom for the time being, he knew that in truth he had just lost his freedom. His life as it had been was lost, but now the war was over. He knew he was being selfish, but why couldn't it have been somebody else? He kept thinking that over, and over into his mind as he made his way down the grassy knoll to the tents below the castle walls. He couldn't help, but be struck by the irony. While it was a different place, and a different time he couldn't help, but think of his father. The letters about the battlefield before he died. He had been writing a letter right before the attack happened. Talking about how much he missed his mother. As he thought this a tear ran down his cheek though he tried to ignore it as he made his way to his mothers tent.<br><br>She smiled up at her son, "Issac my son." She walked over and hugged him tightly, knowing very well the look that was on his face. He cried a little more, not because of the wedding, but because of his father. Somehow she knew and just held him without saying a word. After a while he regained himself, "It is done. I am to be married in three days." She looked at him with a shocked expression, "Three days?! That is all? I was hoping..." Issac interrupted his mother, "For more time? We don't have any time left mother." He looked out at the trees around the castle, "You remember the trees that were outside the castle at the capitol. The ones near our home? I want to see trees again mother..." She looked at him oddly for a moment before he added, "I want there to be beautiful things in the world again. Like you always talked about. I want this to be a gift to our people...my people. A gift of peace." His mother nodded a little before hugging him again, "I understand my son..." <br><br>The embrace was short lived, he went to the town as well alone that day without servants or even guards. While this town is on lands that were under the control of Lystra before the war, that was many years ago now. Now the people that lived here were from Arkalia, and he had nothing to fear from his own people. He shopped around for a time looking for new clothes for himself, and even spotted his wife to be. He didn't say anything, or tried to get her attention. Instead he left going to another shop quickly. Very quickly.<br><br>Coward.<br><br>That's the thought that crossed his mind again, and again. After a while he decided to travel to a shop that sold candy, something of a rarity only bought by the very wealthy. He bought a large box of chocolates from the shop, imported from some country that he could never remember the name of. Something that he would have to change when he became king himself. He bought flowers, and finally went back to get new clothes for himself. With all this in tow he decided to make his way back to his tent for a while. He waited till the sun started to set, and the twin moons started to slowly rise into the black night sky. It was a cold night, he could see his breath under the beautiful crystal clear stars. Making his way up to the castle he almost ran back to his tent, 'No I will see her.' He told himself sternly before he made his way into the castle itself. He made his way upstairs noticing that the tents were already being torn down, and the nobles that had travelled with him were making their way into the castle as well to stay there for the night.<br><br>Going up the stairs to where her room was he knocked on the door after hesitating for quite some time, "Lady Rae...are you in there?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 03:57:12</strong>
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				After a couple of hours of training, Rae finally tired of it and went with Cyn into town. The people there knew the royals were in, and they greeted Princess Rae with much warmth and respect. It was odd since back in Lystra most people ignored or disrespected her. Then again, King Caillan was not the most loved of rulers and there were always rumours about his fluffy daughter running around the mill. Silly rumours too that Rae hardly paid attention to, but here, they just spoke to her like she was normal, a friend. Rae enjoyed that since the only person she spoke like that to was Cyn. She had another friend too who was more of a...rebellious sort, a woman as well, who took to dressing up in ambiguous types of clothing and ran off in all hours of the night. Rae sort of hoped she could pull Alexa along with her to Arkalia, but that would only happen in secret, and after they knocked out the ambitious little treasure hunter.<br><br>In her travels around the city, Rae frequented a few shops, looking for dresses, stockings, night gowns and under garments. Being here for 4 days would cause for more clothing since it was in their kingdom's culture to change several times a day. It was ridiculous,Rae agreed, but her father had set up rules long ago in their house that every occasion required certain types of clothing. It was tiresome and it took way too much time, but to avoid a beating, she did as told. After they had a few boxes and bags of things, the women would return to the castle and retire to Rae's room for the evening. Rae knew that Issac would come around soon, since that was what he said, though she wondered if would actually go through with his promise. Still in her blue dress, she was leisurely reading a book of Sonnets, humming along as her maids were in an adjoining chamber, thankfully this castle had very thick walls and she could not hear their conversations and giggles. Sometimes it was depressing to hear them speak of lovely knights and how they exchanged secret letters and flirtatious glances.<br><br>As the moon rose and the stars became hung in the midnight blue sky, Rae heard a knock and looked up, she blinked and remembered Issac, she had been sitting on her large bed but quickly she scrambled to her feet and her short legs raced her to the door. She inhaled deeply and flipped her hair back, hearing him speak, she smiled, and then opened up the door. "Hello," she said softly, looking into his eyes, her face tilted up towards him, she smiled, "I suppose, that answers your question, hm?" She looked down to the flowers and chocolates, blushing a bit, she dared not ask who those were for, but she was hoping they were for her. She had not eaten chocolate in quite some time, tasting such sweetness would surely pick up her mood.<br><br>Looking back up she said, "Would you perhaps like to come in? Or take a walk, whatever you prefer," she tilted her head, "I have tea in here, if you would like." To be such a reluctant bride, she was an awfully kind host, she might have not been keen to the idea, but if she was to marry a man, might as well make him see he was not about to marry the snob or fussy woman everyone claimed she was. True, she enjoyed the finer things in life, but she was raised that way, it was just who she was. However, she preferred to pass the time with reading, writing, whatever it was everyone thought about her, usually they were wrong. She took a small step back, allowing him space to enter if he would like, or begin the motion of fetching her cloak, should she leave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 04:12:43</strong>
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				He couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Indeed it does thank you." He nodded his head once to her, offering a kind smile as he walked inside, "Inside if you don't mind, I have done enough running around for today." He chuckled softly to himself as he looked at her fully since the moment he met her. Her corset was looser so he had a better idea of how soft her stomach was. He stood there for a moment with the two objects he bought her earlier, though he was now wondering if it was wise to give her chocolate. He berated himself again and made his smile a little wider which took a effort. With that he said, "I brought you these. I didn't know what you liked so I took a guess."<br><br>He offered her roses, a collection of soft light pink ones with a single thorn-less red rose in the middle. He also handed her a box of chocolates, which had been imported from Lunidor, a island nation to the south of their two kingdoms. It came in a single wooden box with the words 'Gelrin's Famous Chocolates.' which were among some of the best. This box which had 32 small pieces of chocolate inside of them must have cost 10 Gold Crowns, where as a typical labour made only a single Silver Sovereign in a days work. Both were priceless in a world that had torn at each other in years of war.<br><br>Walking inside he sat down across from where he assumed she would be sitting. His outfit was far more elaborate than the first time she saw him, this time he wore a outfit made of dark blue, and back. With a doublet, and more expensive jewellery. However he still wore no weapon, not even a dagger. In truth it made him look a little naked in some ways. At least that is how he seemed to feel about it.<br><br>Looking over at the tea he smiled at her, "Tea would be lovely, do you prepare it any differently in your kingdom?" He felt foolish for asking this, how would she know if it was done differently, she had never come here before. He gave her a masked smile trying to hide the faintest of blushes that were on his cheeks. It was obvious that he was nervous, though there was strength under it all. He was not some inexperienced boy.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 04:44:10</strong>
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				"Inside it is then," she smiled and let him pass through. She closed the door behind him, feeling a bit of nerves pass through her and make her hands shake before she turned and walked up behind him, seeing him look at her, she felt her insides tighten, she straightened her spine and smiled, fluttering her long lashes a bit at him, looking from left to right, wondering what there was next to say, until he spoke to her and offered the gifts. "Oh," she smiled, taking the roses, she put them to her nose and inhaled, her eyes closed at how sweet it was before she took the box as well. <br><br>Such expensive things they were, gourmet and positively sweet, she felt her mouth yearn for more but she only smiled and looked up with twinkling eyes. "Thank you so much, Sir Issac," the formalities were still there but she was far more relaxed, at least for now. Being in her comfort zone was easier to speak in, when in public and especially around her father, she learned to draw into her own professional shell and make up the appearance of a woman who knew how to hold her tongue. Even though she much preferred speaking up and telling what she thought, that was only when she was in the presence of people who were of the same ranking or below her.<br><br>Looking over Issac's outfit, she approved of the colors and the fit of it, going to the small white table that held the tea, she blinked at his question and looked at him as if he had just grown another head, before she laughed and shrugged, "I am not sure. We boil the water and put in the bags, and if we wish for sugar or cream, we add it ourselves. Are there any other ways to make tea that I did not know of?" Rae asked what he wanted in his cup and she made it quickly before she gave him his and then took her own. Sitting down gracefully, her eyes met his from across the way and she licked her lips after a soft sip of her tea.<br><br>"So, Sir Issac, I was hoping you might be able to tell me more about yourself?" Rae wondered just what he had to say, but she was open to whatever stories or facts he had to tell. "Like your history, your hobbies, things you enjoy, we might as well cover the basics first, correct?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 04:59:12</strong>
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				Issac chuckled a little nodding to her, "You are quite welcome." Smiling a soft, almost real smile he nodded his head to her. She seemed to be a little more like a person now rather than a doll, that thought comforted him some at the very least. His eyes passed over to her breasts for a moment, he couldn't help, but wonder on some level how they would feel. The thought surprised him, and he chased it away almost as quickly as it had come. His mind added almost cynically, 'As soft as the rest of her is.' He did very little to indicate his thoughts, other than the very brief glance at her bosom. <br><br>When she answered his question, he chuckled softly taking in a breath, "Yes...well in Arkalia we use mushrooms, and hot ale." He winked at her laughing softly, "No I am sure we do it the same way as you, I will take my plain if you don't mind." He noted what she put in her tea, which was both to see how she took it, and also to see if she was planning on putting sugar, and creme into it. It was almost like he was judging her, his thoughts truly were bothering him at this point. His smile faded for just a moment before looking up at her again.<br><br>"Tell me about myself..." He paused a moment, "Well I suppose I can, though there is going to be a test over what you have learned." He winked at her shifting in his chair leaning more fully in it, looking into her eyes. He thought about it for a while before he answered, "My history at least the history of my people I am sure you know about. We had to learn about the great poets, philosophers, and generals when I was being taught lessons." He paused about that, wondering if she did know. He didn't even think about the fact that she was a woman, which meant that she might very well not have the education that he was given. Heaven knows that all of his female relatives had only been taught what was needed to be a proper wife.<br><br>He thought about the other questions, "I am a artist, at least I dabble in it. That is really the only major hobby that I have...well I can play the Cello decently well. I haven't played in quite some time though." He smiled thinking about the lessons he was given when he was younger. He thought about how much of a terror he had been in those days. He missed them sometimes, though one cannot live in the past. That was something his father always said. After a moment he added, "I...well enjoy reading, debate, things of that sort. I am a pretty good card player if I do say so myself." He winked at her, "Though I know all the other games like Chess, and the like. " He paused again thinking about himself, and what he really enjoyed. He was drawing a blank really, part of him wondered what he truly enjoyed.<br><br>He looked at her, "How about you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 05:14:47</strong>
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				Rae had put the roses in a vase and had laid the box of chocolates on a polished oak stand that was between them both so that they may rest their glasses of tea on the surface as well. In her tea she had dropped a cube of sugar, she honestly could not understand how people took their tea without, it was bitter if one did nothing to add something fresh and flavorful to it, for a moment she wondered if Issac was a very boring man, with the way he took his cup, but she chastised herself for being so judgemental. Especially over tea of all things.<br><br>She laughed at his joke, catching his eye, she tutted a bit and then said, "Now, now, I need to learn how to love my new home in time, and if they can not even make tear correctly, well we might have a problem...plus I am allergic to mushrooms, so, that would be very bad," she giggled. Soon though he began to talk about himself, catching his wink, she answered, "I am sure I will pass with flying colors." His joking around led her to believe that he could be likeable, and when he told her about the history, of bits and pieces of his life, she became slightly interested, but she was still hungry for more. <br><br>However,she had a feeling that would learn more over time, especially in marriage. It seemed a bit hard for him to decide what he liked and once again she wondered if he was bery boring or not. This time with better reason, he had a joking and quick wit that she enjoyed but what sort of life did he lead that he had not a real clue about the things he enjoyed?<br><br>At his question back, she cleared her throat and set up her tea on the table, "Let's see, a bit about me first, history wise," she laughed, "I was born nineteen years ago, in Autumn, the month of September. My mother was a Duchess, my Father a Prince, she came from another country, young, pale, blond, gorgeous thing. She died when I was eight, my father has been my only parent for eleven years, he does...an alright job, I suppose. I know a bit about your own history Issac, though I suppose in time I might learn more, at least the things that are important to you." She nodded just a bit his way in respect before she continued on with speaking.<br><br>"I love to sing, to read, to write. I write many of my own songs, and learn the songs of other famous writers, me and my...friend, she plays the Mandalin, and so we learn together. Also, I am an archer, I learned when I was ten, for my father said an unskilled princess is as bad as a horse with no legs, or something ridiculous like that. And also I," she paused, wondered if she should share, magic users were not very common, most armies had them,but they were sort of set apart, a whole sect to themselves because of their abnormal abilities. "Um, I dabble...in things. Anywho," she brushed the topic aside, "I am much a better card player then you are, sir," she smirked, "I have never lost a game, the days where I sneak out and play with the townsfolk, I always come out of it with my pockets full of money, though of course I give it back, or to their families who actually need the money," she shook her head, her eyes shining as she thought back on the delightful memories. <br><br>"I also enjoy horse back riding, I have begun training with riding a horse and using a sword," she paused and then asked, "Is that frowned upon in Arkalia? Women who, fight like that? Or know those things? My father told me I would need to perhaps cease those things or do them in private, but I would wish not to cease them at all...every woman should know how to defend herself, do you not think so?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 05:42:39</strong>
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				He chuckled a little, "All mushrooms really? Well I am sorry to hear that you are going to suffer greatly in our lands then." He shook his head looking down at his glass for a moment before taking a small sip. It was bitter, but he enjoyed the bite it gave. The warm feeling as it went down his throat caused him to relax some. He looked at her with some amusement at her saying she would pass, he couldn't help but add, "Well we will see I suppose. In time at least." As he listened to what she said about her past he nodded listening to what she was saying. To couldn't help but be surprised at her 'passing' grade that she gave her father, it showed in his eyes. He never would have guessed that a woman would have such a opinion about such things, or really to be fair that they would voice it. He took another sip of tea after she said that. He asked for another glass after a moment sitting back more into his chair as she talked about the things that she enjoyed to do.<br><br>He noted that she was going to say something, to add something to her list, but he chose not to ask about it. There really wasn't much point, he didn't want her to feel uncomfortable at any rate probing at her likes, dislikes, and the things she 'dabbled' in. Hearing that she had never been beaten at cards he smirked, "Oh really? We will have to see about that." He had a glint in his eye at that point, there was obvious surprise in what she had just said. He smiled in approval at her giving money back to the poor, "I typically played with soldiers. Though I have to admit most of the time I didn't give their money back." He winked at her still with some surprise at her confidence. Though it was about to get a lot worse.<br><br>When she said that she not only could do archery, but knew how to ride a horse, and at using a sword he could not believe it. Her? This corpulent little flower knows how to use a sword?! He couldn't believe it, in fact on some level he refused too. He leaned closer onto the chair looking at her more closely, but he shook his head chuckling, "No woman here don't learn such things. I am surprised to hear that you enjoy such things, at some point I should introduce you to my horse his name is Midnight." He went on to describe a horse similar to a tall, black Dutch Draft something unusual in the breed. It was meant to be a war-horse, though it was still not trained in combat. He smiled thinking about his horse, "Midnight is a very gentle animal, I am sure he would love you."<br><br>He paused for a while looking at her after the amusement of his horse had faded, "I don't...well yes they are frowned upon in our lands. However I am not...going to keep you from the things you love. If you enjoy those things well Arkalia will have to get used to having a queen that enjoys them." He shook his head, "Anyways...do you have something a bit stronger? Maybe some wine..." He thought about that for a moment, and then added, "You know...I have some cards on me. If you wanted to back up your word that you are better than me. Though if you are scared I understand." He grinned at her holding out a set of vellum playing cards that looked quite old. He started to shuffle them as he looked into her eyes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 05:53:40</strong>
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				It was funny to see the way Issac responded to her words. It was obvious that the man was not used to women saying such bold things in the presence of a male. Usually Rae refrained, the Knights and the Maidens knew her opinions though and her views on various things, her maids also knew a bit of combat themselves, Rae prided herself in being the one who taught them, aside from Cynthia, the girl knew much more then Rae even did. "Midnight," Rae repeated the name of his horse with a smile, "What a lovely sounding horse, I own a mare, Belle is her name, she's white with these adorable brown spots. She is mainly used for speed, but I am beginning to train her as well in trying to get her into combat. She is very steady in her soul, so I trust she will do just fine, but I am interested in your horse, they are majestic creatures, and the best companions to have in battle."<br><br>Rae noticed the way he had looked at her now, practically leaning off his chair just to get a better, just to know that he had heard her right. She would smile to herself, hiding it behind her cup of tea which had just been refilled. She licked her lips as she pulled the drink away and looked over at him, heaing his request for wine, she hummed. "I do," she paused and then said, "Sit on the floor and shuffle the cards, and don't you dare try to steal a prize card for yourself, I can catch a cheater rather quick." She winked and got to her feet as she went to her large bed and lifted the sheets. She checked beneath and pulled out a chest, she opened it up and sifted through some things before she pulled out a two hundred year old bottle of red wine.<br><br>She emptied their glasses of tea into the fire and smiled as she refilled them with the deliciously classic wine. Bringing the cups and chocolates down, she sat Indian-Style and opened the box, "Have some with me, please, it's always fun to taste them and figure out which piece has which filling, and it's delicious," she giggled.<br><br>"Now," she spread her skirts out around her and then arched her back to lightly fiddle with the tight strings of her corset before sighing out and patting the ground with her hands and a dimpled smile on her face, "Deal me, what game you got in mind, hm? Hopefully it's one that you know very well, or else I'll beat you, sorely."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 06:09:51</strong>
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				He chuckled, "Belle what a cute name, doesn't surprise me that you would have a horse named as such." He nodded at the characteristics of her horse, "Midnight is huge even for his breed I have to say. I am quite proud of him even though he is a paper tiger." With a laugh and a smile he finished his tea putting the glass down gently, and carefully more so than one might expect from a man. When she said that she had some wine he smiled, "Ah good good! Hope it is a good year." He chuckled softly before he saw the fact that it was almost two centuries old he couldn't help, but grin, "Well that is sure to taste good." There was a mischievous grin on his face as he watched her set everything up. Though at the mention of cheating he laughed softly, "Well I am sure you would be, what would you do with me if I cheated." He winked at her obviously having grown a little more relaxed as he sat down on the ground shuffling the cards.<br><br>He looked at the chocolates for a moment before trying one, "Maybe one or two." He said popping one in his mouth, "Mmm this one has a cherry in it." He grinned at her sitting about the same as her, though it was far more obvious since he was wearing pants. He looked at his old cards for a moment, and smiled almost sombrely, "These cards were my fathers, he gave them to me before he went on campaign for the last time." He rubbed the soft vellum cards for a moment more before he looked up at her, "Well I am sure you know Lystrian Poker, so lets go with that. It's the first game I learned as a child. With these very cards in fact."<br><br>He took a sip of the wine making a soft noise, "Very good. At least I know you have good taste in wine." He offered her a wink before he started to deal out the cards, Issac was a good player. He had a good eye for the game, and for bluffs. He played with her for a while winning some, and loosing some. Sometimes more often than not, all the time he drank of her wine starting to get slightly tipsy. He started to open up with her more, and his reservations towards her grew less. As the haze from the wine set in he couldn't help but think she was beautiful. He couldn't help but to think about sex, and with that thought came a memory of the first woman that he had sex with, when he was only 16 years old. It was one of his servants who sadly had been fired soon afterwards. He remembered that she was blonde, and had never been with a man before. They had some..trouble starting out, but in time he was making her moan quite loudly. He enjoyed the power that he had had over that woman, it was truly sad that she had been fired.<br><br>If he were more sober he would have thought that the servant woman was more beautiful than the princess that was to be his wife. In his current state however that unconscious desire was closer at hand, he was tempted to flirt with her a few times though he didn't. He held it back as he played with her. Though the thoughts of sex clouded his mind as he watched her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 08:33:58</strong>
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				"Of course it is to taste good," Rae smiled and then said, "I am not much of a drinker, but when I do decide to drink, I make sure it's of the best quality I can find. It took me ten games to win this off of a Governess," she covered her mouth and giggled, "Sorry. I've never told anyone that, no one knows I even have this stashed away, anywho." She made sure their cups were filled during the remainder of the night. At the question of what she would do, should he cheat, Rae blinked a few times, and then answered with a glint in her eyes, "I'd tie you up and have my way of course." It was said in a completely joking tone but there was a lowering of her thick lashes and a tilt of her lips that hinted it was in all in good flirting as well.<br><br>Seeing him eat up the chocolate, she smirked, looking down at her hand, she hummed in thought at what he said before she spoke up, "They are lovely cards...I'm sorry for your loss." For she too knew what it was like to be short one family member. It was a tragic, heart breaking thing that Rae wished on no one. With a nod, the mood lifted as he brought up the game of Poker, she knew that game very well, and was very good at it. <br><br>As they drank and played however, her cheeks began flush, her eyes shiny, she was giggling an awful lot that made her breasts jiggle as she, laughing when she lost, cheering when she won,it was all in good spirits and she was having a good time with Issac so far. Rae had never had sex, but, she had been an awful tease. Back home, there were five men in her past that had circulated, she had kissed them all, made out with three, and let two touch beneath her corset, but the moment they tried anything beneath her skirts, they were sent away. The Princess knew how to seduce to get her way, and she was also very keen on feeling the touch of a man. And even in her slightly inebriated state, she could tell that Issac was holding back something, an urge, a need, but she would not let him give in just yet, she would draw it out until their honeymoon evening, when he could finally let go and she could finally give in.<br><br>After her seventh time winning, Rae was drunk, giggling and pink cheeked, she sat back, the bottle of wine was empty, drunken by the two of them, she was sitting back now,her hands behind her, her lips tasting of chocolate, her knees bent up and her feet on the ground as she looked across from Issac, "Did you know," she spoke up, her speech a little slurred, "That I am a magic user? Mmmmhhhmm, I am what most would say possessed, or abnormal, hahaha. But that is never the case. Using magic...is like letting a part of you out that you had been holding inside so long." She sighed and laid back, her thick hair fanned out behind her, her thighs spreading a bit with her dress riding up, "It's just...amazing..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 15:17:20</strong>
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				Issac smiled, "I can understand that. I have won a few things like that before, though they are more permanent than bottles of wine." He chuckled softly shaking his head at her as she mentioned tying him up, "Oh I doubt that..." He winked at her taking another sip of wine before laughing again softy, "I would tie you up before that happened." He smirked at her giving back the flirting that she was giving to him. In his haze he thought back to one of the woman that he had been with, one that stood out in his mind. She was another noble, one devoted to some obscure goddess of sex, and other things he couldn't remember right then. She had him tie her up, and even hurt her a little. It had all been very strange, but he had to admit that he did enjoy it. He enjoyed how much power she had given over to him.<br><br>He smiled at the cards nodding his head, "Thank you, indeed they are honestly I don't even know where he got them. Neither does my mother so don't bend them." He laughed, "Otherwise I really will have to tie you up." He really was surprised at how good she was, he had to really try to beat her. In fact he gave much more of a challenge than most of the men that he has played in this game. He thought to himself, 'That's what I get for playing a game from her country.' He shook his he head as he lost another game.<br><br>He smirked looking over at her body chuckling, "Oh really? You are a mage are you? Where is your pointy hat? Your beard?" He started laughing moving a little closer to her, "I don't think I have ever seen a magic user before to be honest." He said trying to sober himself up a little, though it didn't last too long, "Maybe you can show me a magic trick?" He laughed again smiling at her, he put his cards on the table revealing his loosing hand once again, "You know that's 8 games that you have won." He smiled at her looking into her eyes, he didn't bother to draw another set of hands, "I think you have won tonight."<br><br>He smiled over at her, a lustful smile as he got up slowly so that he wouldn't fall down. After walking over to her he sat down next to her and pulled out that box of chocolates that he had bought her earlier today. He took one of them out without really looking to see what it was and moved it over to her lips, offering it to her as he leaned closer to her. After taking in a quick breath he asked, "So since you won...what do you want?" He winked at her chuckling as his hands went down to her breasts, and then to her legs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 19:29:12</strong>
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				"You can't tie me up," Rae giggled, "No one can. I am a slippery opponent,you would not be able, dear King." She winked over to him and her hands slid down her stomach and then to the skirts of her dress, bunching the material in her fingers, she tilted her head as he moved and spoke. "Pointy hats do nothing for my figure," she jokingly said, "And I am a woman, growing a beard would surely make you think twice about marrying me. And, perhaps I will teach you a trick, in time," she looked over into his eyes, mesmerized by the green hues in his orbs before she smiled and said, "Of course I have won. I am not a woman who loses, you would do well to learn this."<br><br>Taking the chocolate into her mouth, she chewed slowly as she tasted sweet cream, her eyes following Issac as he went along, sitting beside her, there was a lustful way in the way he moved, how he spoke. Rae wondered just how drunk they both her, having only five seconds of sober clarity before she melted into giggles when she felt his hand on her breast that soon slid down to her thigh, shaking her head, she groaned and said, "Mmmm. Since I have won, what do I want," she inhaled, and then exhaled, usually there was always a prize already put up for the winner, but this time she got to choose. What an odd idea."<br><br><br>Sitting up, she rolled over on all fours, the corset doing little to his her ample cleavage as she crawled towards Issac like a cat, her eyes shifting all along his handsome face before her left hand rose and touched his chest, sliding her palm up, she curled it against his neck, her fingers digging in, "I want two prizes," she smiled, "I want the Queen of Spades card, dedicated to me, and then, I want...a kiss," she purred,coming up closer so that their noses touched and she could feel his breath on her mouth.<br><br>"Does that sound fair?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>03-12-2010, 21:41:51</strong>
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				He looked at her with a even expression for a moment, something that was quite hard in his current condiction. He almost seemed to size her up in his mind before he burst into laughter, "Oh really? Well if I didn't think your father would kill me I would be tempted to test you on your claim. Sippery opponent indeed." He laughed softly to himself shainking his head as he watched her hands move down her body. His laughter grew louder when she joked about beards, and pointy hats though when she mentioned teaching him some tricks this seemed to catch his attention. He seemed to be really interested in this, though he did not ask about it for the time being.<br><br>Instead he smiled at her, "Well I rarely loose myself so I suppose we sohuld instead be on the same side in the future. If I am to learn of it at least, I would rather be ony the winning side." He winked, and looked into her eyes. She had his full undivided attention at that moment, in fact she had it since the time he walked into the room. Even in his drunken state that did not change, in fact it had grown worse.<br><br>Looking up and down from her breasts to her eyes over, and over again he smirked as she talked about wnnings. He sat there his michivious eyes never leaving her body as he listened. As she crawled over to him he couldn't help but gasp softly watching her intently. His arrosal grew with each 'step' she took, his eyes were fixed on her swaying bosom. He was lost to her scent as he moved over to him he couldn't help but nod a little, "Well you are to be my Queen...so I will dedicate it to you then." He winked at her chuckling softly taking the card and kissed the card itself gently before laughing softly and smiling at her, "Oh is that not what you meant?" <br><br>He paused for a moment, what seemed to him to be a lifetime as he decided to give her the second prize. He leaned down and gently kissed his lips with his. His heart was racing as his lips touched hers he wanted herk, and he didn't know why. His hands moved around to her back as they did they moved along her sides as his eyes closed. Part of him was telling him to stop, but for the moment he ignored it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 03:52:31</strong>
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				Rae had never felt this much heat before, she supposed it might have been the fire, or the alcohol, or maybe the chocolate, but whatever it was, she could have sworn that heat was flooding her senses from every side. She watched Issac take up the card and put his lips to it, she giggled, her head tilting and her cheeks going a deeper pink, "That's not what I meant, however, I still enjoyed it." She took the card between her index and middle finger, eyes shimmering before she slid it into the crevice of her breasts, the little spade and Q just barely poking out before he leaned towards her.<br><br>She was not some novice at this game of love and seduction, she knew very well what she was doing. She sighed when he kissed her, her eyes closing tightly as she felt his warmth and softness, his spiked taste...odd how intoxicating a drunken kiss could be. But Rae knew it was more then that, could it be she was actually attracted to her betrothed? Maybe she was forcing herself to like him so that the day of the wedding would not lead her to be crushed, but at the same time, she could not help but be attracted, she could not help but to enjoy his taste, the feel of his hands.<br><br>Her breathing deepened and her body came a bit closer, sitting up on her knees, she crawled between his legs, her skirts sliding over his legs, her hands coming up and cupping his face, touching the scar that marked him, and only drove Rae to be further attracted to him. Slowly her lips parted and her tongue swept along his lower lip before she drove into his mouth to savour his taste, her fingers went up into dark hair as she would press herself to his chest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 04:02:02</strong>
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				He smirked at the card chuckling softly, "That is a nice place for it, though I could think of a few other things I would like to be there." The fact that he said this surprised him some, but he was too drunk at that moment to really do or say anything about it. As much as the wine had intoxicated him, she was doing the same. It was very odd, this feeling that was overcoming him he couldn't help but want her. He wanted to take her right then and there, to deflower her. To ravage her body over, and over again.<br><br>He let out a soft gasp as she made the kiss deeper, he couldn't help but think that he was getting in over his head. Even as he accepted her tongue into his mouth with a soft groan there was a voice deep inside of him that was trying to fight off the urges he was feeling. Telling him that he could have any woman that he wanted, why did he want to sleep with this large, and overripe flower? She was the enemy after all! Though that thought was soon drowned out by the other thoughts that flooded into his mind.<br><br>No not thoughts, but desires. Primal lust.<br><br>He let his hand slowly scratch down her back as he kissed her deeply, drinking from her body as he let out a moan. One of his hands wandered to the front of her body his eyes still closed as he groped her breast softly, letting his fingers press into its soft flesh. He groaned breaking the kiss for a moment blowing into her ear, "I want you..." He said in a low voice that had almost a growl attached to it. He started to kiss her again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 04:13:07</strong>
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				Being intoxicated was never a very good thing to be. Especially when you had a chamber full of maids beside you, and even though there was thick walls between the rooms, they were a nosy bunch who were not shy about going into places they did not belong. And when you had a prince in your room who was handsome and grabby, it did not help to keep a pure reputation. She sighed as he touched her, shivering with need when his nails went down the back of her corset, making noises against the cloth, before his other hand went around and gripped her breast, she would moan gently, a deliciously dirty sound leaked free of her lips as she rose up on her knees and pressed her thick curves further into him.<br><br>At his confession, she blushed, her hazel eyes a myriad of autumn colors, her thick, dark lashes lowering a bit as she looked at him, and then gasped when he kissed her again. Suddenly she pulled away, breathless, her full lips were wet and swollen, her hair was a bit messed up, but not much. Her skirts were all ruffled and it was obvious that she was drunk.Lifting up to her feet, she shook her head, "We can't, Issac...not tonight, not until the wedding," she knew that it was silly of her, and perhaps frustrating, but she had taken her vows at a young age to wait until marriage and if they took any longer with kissing and touching, she would have broken that promise...fast.<br><br>Running her fingers through her hair, she smiled apologetically at him and then pulled forth the card, she handed it over and then said, "I had...a lot of fun, let's meet up tomorrow? If you would like, perhaps I can teach you some things...and you can teach me as well," she rose her brows, long lashes fluttering in curiosity before she went to the door and opened it up, waiting for him to go so that she could protect her virtue...for now.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 04:49:18</strong>
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				He smirked at her chuckling softy nodding, "Oh I know Rae..." He laughs softly letting his breathing slow down some, "I wish..." He shook his head not finishing that sentence, "Anyway's you are right I should go." He offered her a soft smile as he straightened out his clothes almost falling over as he did. He burst into laughter at that point, and he smiled at her, "I am not sure what I could offer you as far as teaching you goes...but sure we can meet up sometime after lunch if you wish. At this point I suspect I am going to have one hell of a hang over tomorrow." He looked at her once more for a moment before kissing her cheek softly, "Till tomorrow my Queen of Spades." He winked at her, letting her close the door. He let out a soft sigh almost falling over as he made his way to where his room was.<br><br>He found it after a walking around the castle for a while letting himself grow slightly more sober, though not less aroused. He found a servant at some point during this little trip, and smiled at her, "Could you be a doll and please...tell me where my room is. And also get me some hot water for a bath?" There was a slight slur to his voice that made the servant giggle a little. She nodded to him though and lead him to the room. It was a nice room if spartan, again for security. He took his clothes off after the servant left, moving into the hot bath letting out a long sigh. Though soon those sighs turned into soft moans, he didn't even think about it really, but very quickly he was playing with himself.<br><br>He couldn't help it in his drunken state, and orgasmed very quickly as he bit his lip trying to choke back the louder moans. He laid there in the water for a moment sighing softly, "Rae..." He lay there for some time before getting up to dry himself sighing softly, "What is wrong with me?" Shaking his head he put on night clothes, and went to bed. He didn't remember his dreams, he never remembered them though he typically woke up with feelings of dread, and terror. He never knew why this was, but it was the one thing he hated about sleep. After he woke up he spent the morning trying to think about what he was going to say to Rae, and what they were going to do.<br><br>He had never worried about such things before, and he found it curious that he was. His mother seemed to be happy during breakfast, Issac looked at her, "What?" She blinked a little at him, "What do you mean?" Issac shock his head, "Why are you...smiling so much." She chuckled softly at him, "You just seem so...well you seem to be glowing today I am glad you like her." Issac was going to respond to that, to say that he hated her, but he stopped himself. She just smiled at him as they ate.<br><br>He ate lunch with her as well, though far more quickly as he made his way to her room again hoping that she was there. He waited a moment before knocking softly. Issac had a black, and white outfit on that day, with mostly silver jewellery.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 04:59:23</strong>
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				Once Issac had left, Rae was all alone in her heat and arousal. She took off her dress after that, swaying a bit when she moved out of her skirts, having laughed at Issac earlier for nearly tripping over his own ankles, it was now herself whom she was laughing at. She could hardly move one foot in front of the other. Blinking, she giggled and looked around, glancing from left to right and finding herself in an empty room, all alone and naked, sadly. She sighed then and went to eat another chocolate before she pulled on a silky white night gown and crawled into her bed. She slid beneath the covers and closed her eyes to fall asleep into dreams that were wild, hot, and all about Issac which disturbed her when she woke up. In all her life, she had never had a wet dream...and for some reason she definitely was now.<br><br>She did not wake up in time for lunch, sleeping off her hang over, the maids had let her alone since they knew all too well what could happen when a full body of two centuries old wine could do to a girl. She woke up to the sound of banging on her bedroom door. She groaned and her eyes opened up slowly, getting up on all fours, she blinked, trying to ignore the deep pain in her head before she shuffled out of her bed and right to her feet, stumbling as she did before she pulled on a silver, silky robe to go over her gown, her breasts naked beneath as well as her bottom, so her full globes bounced as she walked.<br><br>She looked at herself in the mirror and then brushed her hair, looking rather decent except for her slightly glazed eyes. Opening up the door, she blushed scarlet when she saw who it was. With a gasp she slammed the door in his face, aghast that he saw her, before she remembered last night and her manners, with a groan she opened the door back up with a shy smile, her lashes lowered and she said, "Um...come in, just...let me get dressed, sorry, I...slept a bit later then I had hoped," she sighed and let him in before closing the door after him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 05:22:31</strong>
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				He blinked and blushed softly when he saw her, "Oh I am sorry..." He looked down past her breasts as he went into the room with her, "I slept pretty late myself." He walked inside slowly making his way over to the chair that he had been sitting out the night before. He blushed a little as he tried not to focus on her breasts, the lust inside of him started to build again as he sat there. He waited for her to get dressed though he said, "So what would you like to do? I think we should hold off on the two century old wine for the time being." He looked at his hands for a moment, "Maybe we could go riding? That or maybe show me some of those magic tricks you were talking about." He chuckled softly as he looked up at her.<br><br>He paused a moment, "You did really say that last night didn't you? I don't remember our conversation very well." He thought about it, he remembered everything that he did with her just not what she said really. He thought about how rare mages were in the world, he wondered how powerful she was.<br><br>He wasn't sure why he was feeling so nervous now, it was worse than it had been the day before when he was going to go meet with her. A woman that he had never met before that was going to be his wife. He almost felt that he couldn't trust himself around her after what happened last night. He knew that if she had let him he would have slept with her, and that bothered him. <br><br>His eyes were never very far from her, even while she was getting dressed. He wondered what she looked like naked, which didn't do anything to help his arousal.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 07:38:23</strong>
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				Rae locked her door and sighed as she went to her dresser and pulled out a few garments she would need, trying to decide what to wear, she was so frustrated that her father had not allowed her more clothing. She looked over to Issac, her brows rising a bit as he sat down and then began to talk to her, she smiled, going over what they could do and the options that ran between them. "Both of those sound okay, my day is free," she smiled. Going behind the changing screen, she took off her robe and gown and threw it off to the side, where it landed on the ground in a warm, silky heap.<br><br>She pulled on her underwear and stockings, "Though if I go over magic with you it will have to be outside, in private, sort of a few yards away from the castle. Not a lot of people know and me and my father, as well as my best friend, have kept it between the three of us. I have a teacher as well, a mage, he educates me but also trains me. He will come with me to Arkalia, I hope that is alright. He's a bit fussy about the change but he will learn to deal, after all, he gets paid an awful lot, so he should be fine." She put on her skirts, and laced up her corset, she put on her riding boots and came out in a pastel green dress that fit her curves rather well, her breasts were held up behind soft cloth, it looked like a classy twist on a barmaid's dress and it brought out her sensual appeal.<br><br>Her hair was down and smooth, she smiled and went to wash her face for a moment, before she sighed and shrugged her brows towards Issac with a slightly tilted head, "So. Are you ready?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 07:52:17</strong>
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				He gave her a soft smile and nodded his head slowly, "Yeah I am ready." Issac took a good look at her as he stood up, "That dress looks wonderful on you..." He said, though it almost sounded like part of him was trying not to compliment her. Sighing very slightly he stood up, though those that knew of diplomacy could tell that it was from annoyance at himself rather than a sigh from standing up. At that point he offered her his arm, "Shall we?"<br><br>Walking outside they travelled to a small grassy knoll just outside of the castle, where a ancient statue was standing. It was a memorial from a ancient battle that pre-dated the current war by a few hundred years. It was well known, the Battle of Ravenholm which was the final battle that lead to the Sundering which split apart the nations of the Known World. The statue was to the great general who lead the civil war against the imperial government, who the castle was named after. The statue is overgrown with ivy now like the castle itself, though one could still make out the image of a older man wielding a sword.<br><br>Issac looked over at her, "I think I want to see some of your magic to be honest. I am intrigued." He smiled at her looking down into her eyes with his arms folded. It almost looked like he was challenging her to some degree.<br><br>They were alone here for the most part, some tents could be seen in the distance, and in truth they were never truly alone. The moment they left the castle they were followed at a distance so that they might not get into any trouble, and so they would be able to defend the royal couple. Issac didn't even notice any more, or at least he tried not too. Looking over at his companion he smiled, "So will this do? Or should we get further away from the castle?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 08:07:17</strong>
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				"Oh," Rae looked down at her dressed body and smiled, before she looked back up and giggled, "Thanks. You look very handsome in your clothing today as well, silver suits you," she said seriously and then took his arm with a dimpled grin, "We shall." The two of them left her chambers and moseyed on out side into the cool outdoors, she sighed as they walked together, Ravenholm was such a great castle in the earlier centuries, it was a shame that it had become so run down. Rae might would have enjoyed living her, if it had more accommodations for a more modern age, but it was cozy, and beautifully designed.<br><br>At his request, Rae sighed, it was never easy to go through with such a thing in front of a stranger, but she smiled and nodded. "Alright," she put up a hand and looked back to the knights who were behind. "We are going into the forest, do not follow us, or I will fire you, and no worries, I will protect Sir Issac," she winked and then motioned for her fiancée to follow.<br><br>They went on into the trees, in shrouded areas hidden beneath canopy leaves, Rae would stop in a small triangular shaped clearing and smiled. "Okay, here we go." She sighed and told Issac to step back as she turned to a tree. It took a moment to warm up, to tap into that energy inside, she closed her eyes, letting her body relax and her breathing form into a pattern, then she rose her hand, her fingers moving, before a glow surrounded her body,it was coloured blue,&nbsp; and was light, ethereal, her eyes opened and the swirling shades brightened, her hand stiffened and then a ten inch long pike of ice appeared, she smiled and threw it at the tree, it pierced the bark.<br><br>Looking at Issac, she arched a brow, 'So?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 17:07:44</strong>
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				He shot her a look when she said that she would protect him, "And I will protect her if needed as well." He looked at her sternly for a moment before winking, and chuckling softly. He moved closer to her as the knights went away, his arm gently rubbing against hers. The knights in question shook their heads, and one smiled at the young couple. It gave the knights hope to seem them like this, if this marriage worked the war would be over. The knights nodded their heads and the one that smiled said, "Don't wander too far." The knights in their shining, plated armour made their way back to the statue as the couple wandered into the forest.<br><br>He walked through the forests around the old castle with some interest, he smiled at the ancient tree's that were around him. This forest had thankfully never really been touched by the war, and was currently on the of the few standing old growth forests left in either nation.&nbsp; The leaves of the forest made a dull crunch with each step he took into the dark forest, the whole place had a somewhat sinister feel. The lands look like they have never been touched by man, or at least haven't been touched by man in such a long time that nature has taken domain here. <br><br>He walked with her, his feet making soft crunching noises in the snow as they wandered further, and further away. Finally they came to a tree, his eyes strayed over to it as she turned to the tree. He blinked and watched her form ice out of nothingness, he even gasped a little. Though he wasn't expecting her to throw the pike, he watched with amazement not only at her skill with magic, but the fact that she could throw something like that with any skill. If there was any doubts at her strength or ability at that point they faded away.<br><br>He didn't say anything for a moment, but finally he choked out, "Wow! That was amazing." He smiled over at her then back at the pike of ice, "How...how are you able to do that? Nobody ever really explained how magic worked to me." He couldn't help but somewhat bitterly think, 'Because they said that I would never be able to learn magic...' He remembered the lessons that he was taught, from math, to history. He had always been interested in magic, but when they 'tested' him on his magical abilities they had said that he would never have any skill with magic. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>04-12-2010, 21:53:30</strong>
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				Rae beamed at Issac, pleased with his shock and awe reaction, she shrugged her shoulders and smoothed her hands down her bodice and skirts, "It was just a trick, I'm trying to learn more, I'm beginning to branch out into healing and manipulating minds, as well as water, but my body at times gives out. My tutor says I have a natural talent...my mother used to be a mage as well," she smiled. At his question, her brows rose and she said, "Well...it depends on your mind, and your blood." She paused and then came up to Issac, "Let's see." Looking into his eyes, she smiled and moved her hands up to his cheeks, pulling him down, she kissed him, not for anything special, she just wanted to.<br><br>Letting him go, she no sooner grabbed his hand and drug him to the spot where she had been. "Some people are unable to use magic, but I have a feeling you will, you seem to have a pretty good stance on war and other things as it is. When you use magic, you're tapping into a part of you that is lying dormant, forgotten. I need you to close your eyes, yes just like that, and take a deep breath." She let him go and stepped back.<br><br>"If you can feel it, then there is a burning tug, lying inside, like a ball of energy, ready to be released. I need you to bring it forth, raise your hands and try to emit these powers, these feelings, if you have it," she added swiftly, sometimes people would go for hours trying to find it and wear themselves out. She watched quietly, wondering if he could do it, something inside of her told her that he could, but maybe she was wrong...she hoped not.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>05-12-2010, 04:15:02</strong>
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				Issac looked at her with some shock, and surprise still. Shaking his head he added, "Just a trick...there are a few battle mages that couldn't do that. You could have killed a wild bear with that thing." He looked at where it had hit in the tree, and thought about how nobody would be able to find the weapon if it was used in a weapon. It would melt before that could happen. He looked at her again with more shock, "You..are trying to learn more? You..." He interrupted himself to say, "Well you wont be manipulating my mind that's for sure." He said looking at her, "My mind is my own, don't need you probing around in it." He put his hand on his hip looking at her, though he wrapped it around her as she kissed him. He made a happy little noise as she kissed him, and he squeezed her side.<br><br>He let her move him over to the spot, though he looked a little annoyed that she dragged him rather than asking. Listening to what she said he added, "I can't used magic, I was tested for talent when I was younger. Didn't have any." He smiled, looking at her for a while before looking at the tree for a while. He shook his head, "I can't." He said again, though he sighed softly standing there for a while closing his eyes.<br><br>At first he didn't feel anything at all, "Look I can't..." He sighed, and closed his eyes again taking in a deep breath. He tried to 'feel' for it though that didn't really do much at first. After a while he started to feel something, something that couldn't really be described. It felt very old whatever it was, he let it flow into him after a while. He didn't feel anything and he started to say something to that effect, but soon after that he opened his eyes and saw that there was a small icicle on the ground. Something that he made out of magic. He blinked, "What...how...how did I do that?" He looked at his hands which where trembling a little.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>05-12-2010, 04:26:49</strong>
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				"Testing you Arkalians for magic is more then just a bit of prodding and cutting your hand you know, I once heard that the nation of Arkalia had very powerful mages, centuries ago. A shame that most have died out. They became too lazy with their methods and testing, that is why you have not truly known. Just listen to me and do what I tell you, alright, wife knows best," she chirped giddily and watched as he began to sink into the mind alternating world that learning magic put you in.<br><br>She smiled, her hazel eyes bright with excitement as she could feel his energy rising, he was just so doubtful, so stubborn, as what could be expected of a noble male, but, he tapped into it and she shivered when she felt that surge of power and then busted into applause at how the icicle flew and then fell. It was not as formed as her own yet, but, it was still four inches long, thick, and pointy. Good enough to poke out an eye.<br><br>With a squeal she went running and leaping bounds to him, facing him she exclaimed, "You did that with magic my darlin'! Haha, I knew you could," she smiled and then said, "How do you feel? Shocked? Afraid? Excited? Yeah I know the feeling all too well myself. Listen, it'll take time and practice to get more involved with your magic but I am more then willing to teach you and have my tutor teach us both...it could be fun."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Cosmic Latte</strong> on <strong>06-12-2010, 14:53:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked at her for a while shaking his head, “Well I have to admit I am shocked..and a bit excited. I...didn't know that our system of finding magic users was so primitive. That might be something I change when I become king.” He smiled softly over at her. He practiced some more, trying to do the same thing with the ice, and did so more than once. Sometimes it was rather small, other times he made a decently long ice lance. The longest was 5 inches or so, though it was rather brittle.<br><br>After a while of this he yawned, “Well...that sure does take a lot out of you. Lets rest for now if you don't mind.” He looked around and decided to sit down right there looking up at her, “I am sorry if I did anything that bothered you last night, I suppose asking for wine was a bad idea.”<br><br>Looking up at her he couldn't help but smile, there was something very beautiful about it. He didn't know what it was, but it was there. He longed to feel how her body really felt without all those whale bones, silks, and everything else that was in the way. He longed to touch her in ways that he really shouldn't be thinking about, “So what would you like to do now?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Love Born From War [Reyne/Iressi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 00:20:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rae blinked up at Issac before smiling, she was pleased with his progress and happy to have found another magic user. She had suspected the power in his blood, the flowing of magic that made her excited. To think she would be marrying a mage, she wondered how far his powers stretched and she made sure that no one but herself and her tutor would know such a secret.Licking her lips, she moved towards Issac and plopped down right beside him with a tired sigh, she flopped onto her back and rose her arms above her head, smiling as she stared at the tree tops and said, "You're going to be great in your power Issac, I just know it."<br><br>At his apology, she shook her&nbsp; head and sat up beside him, her shoulder nudged his and she said, "There was nothing bothersome about last night at all.On the contrary, it was very pleasant I just...have to uphold my virgin values as a princess, I am no stranger to love and kisses, but sex I only know so much about. So I would like to wait, if that makes sense...until our honeymoon,of course."<br><br>She cleared her throat and switched subjects, "Anywho...hm. We could go swimming,but it is rather cold...could go into town if you'd like?"
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