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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 12, 2008 19:46:09 GMT -5
As promised, I was at the gate before the hour was up, riding a palomino mare that I'd purchased shortly before coming to the City. Smiling to the guards, I rode through and waited for Damien just outside the gate, enjoying the air as well as the certian freedom.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 12, 2008 19:54:07 GMT -5
I rode my bay mare through the city and to the gates, a saddle pack filled with a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, a cut of cheese, a palate of meat and two glasses within it. Dressed in browns and blacks I noticed Mirielle waiting for me.
"I know, I'm late." I teased apon reaching her and her mount.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 12, 2008 19:55:42 GMT -5
"That's ok, I'll have my men beat you later," I teased back as I grinned, seated side-saddle on my mare. "Alright, I'll follow you - where to, cousin?"
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 12, 2008 20:04:17 GMT -5
"You have men?" I asked kicking my horse forward and moving past her. "Now I've only been told about this spot, so hopfully I can find it." I called out.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 13, 2008 10:11:50 GMT -5
"You never know," I teased as I rode off after him. My mare wanted to go faster than I would allow, and I had to keep her head reigned in. Months in the City would do that though, I supposed, no matter how well she was trained for a Ladies horse. "What are we looking for?" I asked as I drew up beside him, looking out across the landscape.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 13, 2008 11:55:02 GMT -5
I chuckled softly at her comment. "Its a small area, its wooded with a lake in the center. Very secluded." I teased raising a playful brow.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 13, 2008 12:10:10 GMT -5
"Not too much so, I hope, cousin," I teased back, my eyes flashing with humor. "It does sound lovely, though."
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 13, 2008 12:23:33 GMT -5
I chuckled. "Don't worry lovely Mirielle, I'll return you to your Augustin unscathed." I teased pushing my horse forward into a trot.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 14, 2008 11:41:42 GMT -5
"If I was worried, I wouldn't have come," I teased back as I followed suit, keeping my horse half a pace behind his to give him an unobstructed view of the countryside. "Is your horse as restless as mine?" I called out as I rode.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 14, 2008 11:45:31 GMT -5
"Not likely," I called out as I looked about. "We've not been in the City more then a fortnight. I don't think she's as couped up as yours."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 14, 2008 12:00:27 GMT -5
I grinned, patting my mare on her neck. Her head was curved under beautifully, making the crest of her neck bend at a graceful angle. For the time I rode in silence, taking the opportunity to enjoy seeing nothing but nature infront of us, wild and free, and so unlike what I'd gotten used to in the City.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 14, 2008 12:12:19 GMT -5
There was silence, but I kept it enjoying the sun on my face and the soft breeze in the air. I noticed a sign of where we were going and followed. "This way Mirielle." I called out to her switching directions.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 15, 2008 7:22:05 GMT -5
I reigned my mare and followed him, urging her forth a little more so I wasn't quite as far behind to make conversation easier. "It's gorgeous out here," I said, grinning at him in undisguised delight.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 15, 2008 13:13:37 GMT -5
"Very much so," I said softly slowing my mare so that I could speak with her. "Have you never taken a ride here before?"
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 15, 2008 23:54:58 GMT -5
"A couple of times," I answered, smiling at him as we rode. "It's been a long time, though; I know the country around my estate far better than the one around the City."
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 13:32:41 GMT -5
I nodded. "How far have you ventured around the city?" I asked curiously, both watching for signs of our destination and listening to Mirielle and enjoying our ride.
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 15:01:40 GMT -5
"Oh, I don't know," I responded, looking at him with a smile as I tried to capture my wind-tossed hair. "A fair bit, but I was always with someone who knew where they were going. I've never really explored before. How about you, Damien?"
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 15:04:33 GMT -5
I raised a brow. "Is that a crack at my skills." I teased. I looked around for a moment then back at her. "Not in the time that I've been here. I've mostly been walking around the city, trying to get my barings."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 15:08:19 GMT -5
I looked at him in confusion for a couple seconds before laughing. "No, actually, I didn't mean it like that at all," I said, grinning at him. I meant I've never really explored before; that's all."
My cheeks were rosy, partially from the wind and partially from blushing at that, though I ignored it and focused on both Damien and where we were going. "How is the City treating you so far, by the way?"
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 15:11:28 GMT -5
I smiled to her pleased at the jest.
"The city treats me well," I said glancing around before back at her. "I'm not used to such a bit place before. Azzalle is so different from this, and I miss the water."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 15:23:34 GMT -5
"I know," I said, my thoughts going back to the only province I'd ever considered home before. With it, and my recent interaction with Sabriel as well as all that has gone on with August... I shook my head, hoping to clear my thoughts. Damien was offering me some time away from the pressures of everything, and I was going to take advantage of it.
"Call it Azzalese pride, but I think it's by far more beautiful than L'Agnace. I miss the water, too. Do you remember that cliff a mile or two from my families estate? I used to go out there with my parents, sometimes, and watch the waves roll in."
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 15:27:46 GMT -5
I smiled to her. "I think Azzalle is far more beautiful then L'Agnace as well." I admitted with a soft chuckle. "I particularly miss my ship, and my comrades."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 15:30:03 GMT -5
I glanced at him, my curiosity sparked at his words. "Your ship? What have you been up to all these years, Damien?"
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 16:30:24 GMT -5
I chuckled. "The ship I worked on, I have my captaincy you know."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 17:03:35 GMT -5
"You do!" I exclaimed, grinning widely at him. "That's wonderful, Damien - congratulations. I had no idea."
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 17:17:15 GMT -5
"Thank you," I said with a greatful grin. "I recieved it only two years ago."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 16, 2008 21:49:03 GMT -5
An impressed smile crossed my face as I looked at him, then glanced back to watch where my mare was headed. "Was it beautiful on the sea?" I asked as I glanced back, honestly curious. "I've heard the waters are an amazing shade of blue farther off shore."
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 16, 2008 22:42:56 GMT -5
"Hauntingly so." I replied remembering the feel of the ship swaying, the black nights lit only by stars and the moon. "I think I could live my life at sea."
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Post by Mirielle Bellamont on Apr 17, 2008 13:53:24 GMT -5
I smiled softly, watching the ground infront of us be eaten away with the strides of our mares. "You wouldn't have days like this, then," I said, glancing back at him with the same quiet smile.
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Post by Damien Hughes (D) on Apr 17, 2008 15:59:45 GMT -5
I smiled. "True, and for that I'm eternally greatful to be here." I said pushing my horse into a gallop and breezing past her.
For a time I simply rode, letting the air blow past me as I excelled in speed. Eventually I slowed and then completely stopped before glancing around at the area.
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