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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on May 20, 2010 11:09:53 GMT -5
"True, but I suppose that the way we react to these occurrences in where our choices truly lie." Even as I said it, I knew it was true: didn't my own history prove it?
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on May 20, 2010 17:46:15 GMT -5
I nodded. "Exactly. They can either break us, or shape us into the person we are meant to be. My brother once compared it to a lump of clay and a kiln. The heat either finalizes the pot and makes it beautiful, or it cracks it. It's all in what the pot's made of. It's up to us."
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on May 22, 2010 22:14:15 GMT -5
I nodded at the comparison, finishing up the last bit of my scone. "Your brother sounds very wise," I commented with a smile.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on May 22, 2010 23:09:18 GMT -5
I nodded, looking down. "He was, m'lady. However he is no longer with us. It was his death that earned me my title, one I would gladly relinquish to have him return."
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on May 24, 2010 23:27:56 GMT -5
"Oh, I'm so sorry," I said, sympathy rushing up through me. I had not lost anyone close to me to death, as yet, but I had lost people in other ways, and I could only imagine how much worse it was to know that you would not see someone who had once been so close to you. "I'm sure you would, no one wants a title at the expense of a loved one." Well, perhaps some people did, but Guy did not seem like one of those people.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 5, 2010 9:00:42 GMT -5
I nodded, leaning forward and absently taking the cup of tea in my hand. "Indeed, I never wished for the title in the first place, any title for that matter, unless it were a military one. That was always my goal, to be a great soldier."
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 6, 2010 18:43:22 GMT -5
"It is not possible to do both? Forgive me, I am rather ignorant of military matters," I said, thinking that perhaps that was odd, given my relationship with a military man. Still, that aspect had not been something that he and I had oft discussed.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 6, 2010 21:51:22 GMT -5
I shook my head. "It is, however I lost my chance at military fame before I ever received my current title. I received a leg injury that keeps me from being in the service. I have tried to convince myself it will recover and I can return to my position, but I know now that that is not to be."
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 12, 2010 10:48:33 GMT -5
"Oh, your leg," I said, blushing slightly, as he had already mentioned that, and it was rather empty-headed of me to forget so soon. "I wish I had some words of wisdom that would make it easier for you, but of course words cannot make up for the misfortunes fate sometimes deals us." I thought of Shiloh, and his injuries, also sustained in military service, but he had found me in time to help him. In fact, it was he who had engendered my love of healing. "I suppose the only thing that makes up for it are the fortunes fate also deals us," I said with a rueful smile.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 17, 2010 3:42:24 GMT -5
I nodded. "There are no words of comfort needed. I simply need to keep coming to the realization that I won't have the use of my legs again ... and as for the fortunes, I have had some small ones...not quite enough to make up for the losses yet." There was Maire...so yes, things were changing. But I would tell no one of that yet.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 18, 2010 0:13:32 GMT -5
"True, I have had similar fortunes and misfortunes in my life... it does seem like the misfortunes are easier to count than the fortunes, doesn't it?" I took another sip of tea and reflected on some of the events of my life. "I think it is something one must learn, to appreciate our fortunes, no matter how small. It makes life more enjoyable, don't you think?"
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 21, 2010 18:10:48 GMT -5
I nodded from side to side. "Well yes. However it would be more enjoyable with no misfortunes at all. But then we would be shallow people. And there is nothing worse than a shallow person, would you not agree?"
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 22, 2010 20:46:00 GMT -5
"If we had no misfortunes, I daresay we would be discontent with our fortunes," I laughed, nodding in agreement. "But yes, I confess that I am not fond of shallow people in the least."
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 23, 2010 0:41:14 GMT -5
It was a definitive statement and I nodded. My mind went through a list of those people I saw as shallow: the crass soldiers, fawning ladies who would swoon at the sight of a uniform. It seemed though that the conversation had somehow dwindled to nothing, come to a halt right then and there. A silence swept over the table.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 23, 2010 22:12:00 GMT -5
The conversation seemed to suddenly peter out into something of an awkward silence. I smiled weakly and jested, "Also, I am not overly fond of awkward silences... perhaps we had better call this teatime over before it drags on into uncomfortableness?"
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 26, 2010 12:35:31 GMT -5
Mentally I sighed. It was true, the time had seemed to have run its course. But it seemed also to be my fault. It hurt me, for I always enjoy giving others a good time. But again, I knew we were done. "I suppose we had better," I said, making an apologetic smile. "We had fun while it lasted though." I stood and set down some money on the table to cover the refurbishments and more.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 28, 2010 20:43:59 GMT -5
I chuckled and rose with him, "We certainly did, and I would very much enjoy doing this again sometime. Maybe next time we can do dinner?" I adjust my wrap as we began to head toward the door.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jun 29, 2010 14:46:53 GMT -5
I walked alongside her, starting to get lost in my own thoughts, but still paying attention to what she was saying. "Yes, dinner would be nice," I said with a faint nod.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jun 30, 2010 20:31:39 GMT -5
"Well," we reached the street and I glanced toward the Sanctuary, where I was due back for my shift with the patients. "It was lovely to meet you, and don't be a stranger. You can always find me at Eisheth's Sanctuary." I gave him a little hug and a light kiss on the cheek.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jul 4, 2010 16:46:32 GMT -5
I nodded and smiled as she hugged me. "I hope to see you soon!" The kiss, light as it was, as without meaning as it most likely was, caught me off guard. I wondered if she could tell. I wasn't simply not used to physical attention being payed me. At the same time it couldn't help but cause me to smile. She /was/ incredibly attractive.
"Shall I walk you there?" I asked, looking in the direction of the Sanctuary.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jul 6, 2010 20:14:14 GMT -5
"You may, though it is not much of a walk," I said with a light laugh. "One thing that's nice about the Sanctuary is how centrally located it is. I feel like I'm close to everything." We began to stroll back toward the Sanctuary, the sky a light gray but not too overcast.
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jul 7, 2010 23:52:18 GMT -5
I nodded as we walked the short distance to the Sanctuary. "It must be convenient." I lifted my eyes and watched the sky, wondering, as a child might, if winter would last forever.
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Post by Noelie de Maignard (H) on Jul 12, 2010 20:54:36 GMT -5
"It is," I affirmed. "Especially since I am always splitting my time between the Sanctuary and the Academy, it is good that they are not too far apart. And then there are days like this, when I can sneak off for some of that elusive 'free' time everyone is always talking about."
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Post by Guy de Mereliot (R) on Jul 29, 2010 16:53:38 GMT -5
I smiled, "That's good. I feel as though I will have almost too much free time this winter though. I like to be kept busy." I smirked. "That must sounds quite strange."
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