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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 15, 2007 1:27:35 GMT -5
I stepped out of the carriage that Brys had kindly provided and into the busy streets of Mont Nuit. I was amazed at the sites, I had not been in a place like this before. My time in this city had been short and before that I simply lived in the palace of my Emperor. There were people of all stations and classes bustling about, speaking in many tones. Though I could not tell what they said I could hear the difference in voice affliction from one who was happily flirting and another who was bartering for a cheaper price.
The servant that Brys had sent with me followed me out of the carriage and waited for me to choose a direction to explore. I felt a bit odd, since I was still unable to give up my traditional Ch'n clothing for that of this city.
I started walking down the street, the servant staying close by me, making sure I did not get lost and that I was safe.
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 15, 2007 1:45:13 GMT -5
I was speaking with my accountant outside of a shop we had just brokered a small deal with. We were going over number and I was adding everything up in my head and nodding as he spoke.
I turned my head slightly to survey my wagon when something caught my eye. A type of cloth that quite literally tugged my head back in the direction of the wearer. Ch'n cloth, Ch'n wardrobe, Ch'n beautiful black hair and face. I glanced around as if I were dreaming, the city of Elua was a major city, but being closer to the heart of Terre d'Ange one seldom saw foreigners walking the streets.
I blinked as she started walking towards the street I was on and had nearly passed me by the time my surprise had worn off and I opened my mouth to speak, "Ni hao, That's a lovely outfit you are wearing..." I said in Ch'n much to the amazement of my accountant who suddenly looked up to see who I had addressed. I hoped I was presumptuous by not addressing her in d'Angeline, but she looked as if she had just stepped out of a Ch'n palace.
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 15, 2007 23:34:10 GMT -5
I was surprised to hear words that I could understand. With the exception of Brys I had never heard another soul speak Ch'n.
I turned to see blue d'Angeline eyes looking back at me. "Thank you mam," I told her. "I hope I am not being rude, but I find it surprising that you can speak my language."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 16, 2007 21:44:44 GMT -5
She was Ch'n then, but I would of recognized her outfit anywhere to be honest. "Not rude at all," I said smiling at her pretty face. "I am a trader. I trade Ch'n silk, and thought it quite valuable to learn the language. I can however see that it would be surprising to hear your native tongue in the City of Elua."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 19, 2007 14:32:50 GMT -5
I didn't know that this city traded with Ch'n, of course I didn't know that much about Terre d'Ange. It was good to know though, I found my native clothes more comfortable than that of this country, though in time I might have to make the change. I didn't know if I would be going back to Ch'n.
"I think I will tell Brys about your shop, I will need some new clothes at some point, perhaps I can have clothes from my country remade." I then asked, "do you sell just the silk or do you also sell shenyi?"
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 19, 2007 17:03:14 GMT -5
"I have a few shenyi, but they aren't so popular here so I do not have many, but I do have quite a lot of silk, and even some that has been hand painted in Ch'n. I have brought a Ch'n seamstress with me though, so she could recreate whatever you'd like to wear."
I turned suddenly and hopped up into the wagon, reading the labels on the trunks, before unlatching one and moving things around in it. Finally I found the one shenyi I was carrying with me and pulled it out.
I hopped back down from the wagon and held it out towards Xaio. It was a white robe with a deep pink painted lining around the edges of the cloth at the Jiaoling (collar), Qu (sleeve cuffs), Quju (curved upper hem), and the Chang (skirt) hem. The lining was painted with gold in Ch'n design. "What do you think?"
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 20, 2007 2:38:05 GMT -5
I waited patiently as she found the shenyi and then looked it over as showed it. It was very good quality, as good as I had been given at the palace. "It is very pretty," I told her as I fingered a small corner of the fabric.
If I had been in a position to purchase something I would have bought it. However I felt uncomfortable spending money without Brys around. Even though Seraphina seemed honest I knew very little about the value of d'Angeline money.
"I will keep your shop in mind the next time I talk to my master about clothing purchase. It is very good quality may I ask where you import it from?"
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 20, 2007 18:57:24 GMT -5
"I bring in goods from a lot of places, but my specialty is of course Bhodistani and Ch'n. Master did you say?" Was this girl a slave? She wasn't dressed like one, and I would of been surprised to learn someone was keeping one in the city.
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 21, 2007 17:49:32 GMT -5
"I am staying with Brys Warren, do you know him?" I though of my word usage, it was a little strong for Terre d'Ange. Brys did not order me about nor did I do any of his house work or cooking. I was use to someone being in charge. "He is not truly my master, since I have many freedoms in his house. He is caring for me though, paying for my food and other necessity's."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 21, 2007 23:48:11 GMT -5
I shook my head still smiling, "No, I do not believe I know him. That is nice of him to look after you. May I ask what brings you to Terre d'Ange?" I began to fold the shenyi neatly in they way that it had been folded before I disrupted it. There was such a way to fold it so it would crease less, and I folded it that way now.
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 22, 2007 0:23:01 GMT -5
I paused for a moment, looking to choose the right words to explain to Seraph why I was here. I was a gift, but one that did not truly have a place in this country. The castle had no harem of which I would be apart. My house with Brys seemed to be based more on a common language than a want.
"I was sent here in order to help develop ties between Ch'n and Terre d'Ange, though not in the same way that an ambassoder would." I was happy with that response, it did not seem to bring shame and it was still honest.
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 22, 2007 0:29:52 GMT -5
I smiles, "Well then, welcome to Terre d'Ange, I hope you have found it nice enough. It is a bit different than Ch'n, or at least I can relate in the differences, as you must feel as I felt when I arrived in Ch'n. Very beautiful land though."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 24, 2007 1:10:15 GMT -5
I bowed slightly, "thank you for the compliment on our country," I said. "I find Terre d'Ange very beautiful as well, though your beauity is different than ours." I thought for a moment, not wanting to say anything wrong and added, "you have very pretty people, it would be hard for a lot of my people to compete. I do believe, however that we have well designed art and buildings." I kept my gaze with respect, but I looked at Seraphina, looking to see if she would find my words offensive. I found it difficult at times to decern what would be ok and what would not.
In this country was was free to speak, and it was expected that I did. However, I was not accustom to it or what was proper to say.
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 24, 2007 1:29:41 GMT -5
"I agree, Ch'n is a very old country, your scholars and architects have had time to develop their trades well. I would be very proud of my people if I were Ch'n." I smiled kindly, I knew what it was to be in a foreign and strange land, but unlike Xiao, I took d'Angelines with me, and it look like she had none of her own people to accompany her. It must be lonely for her, I thought to myself.
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 24, 2007 20:02:19 GMT -5
I returned Seraphina's smile. I decided that I liked her, she seemed to have great respect for other people and cultures.
"Thank you for your kind words," I said, "I am proud of my people and my culture." I then asked, "where you raised here in this city?"
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 24, 2007 21:19:02 GMT -5
"Not in the city no, but I have visited often. My parents live in Eisande, southeast of the city, but you could say I grew up all over the world. Do you know I think I've been rather rude, and I'm sure you've been depending somewhat on me for customs," I laughed, my eyes merry, "My name is Seraphina Frizon, and I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself earlier. Maybe I have been away from my country too long."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 26, 2007 14:18:19 GMT -5
I bowed slightly, mainly out of habit. "Do not appologize, I am glad enough to have meet you. My name is Xiao Li and I am now of the House of Warren." I can say I have traveled, though the limit of my travel was from Ch'n to here. While I stayed proper in my form, inside I had be frightened. Not knowing what it would be like outside of Ch'n or how my new masters would teach me.
"I can not imagine what it would be like to travel around so much," I told her. "The trip just here had not been an easy one."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 26, 2007 17:18:18 GMT -5
I laughed, "I am glad to have met you too Xiao Li. Welcome to the city. It can be a long journey here, I of course know that. Traveling so much can be exhilarating, but it is nice to come home and rest. I think that is what I will do for a little while at least. Did Brys travel with you from Ch'n?
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 28, 2007 21:15:21 GMT -5
I nodded a no as I said, "no, I traveled with only Ch'n. I was a gift of the Emprorer, him wanting to make ties with the d'Angelines. I was suppose to be a concubine, but he did not realize that there wasn't such an order here."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 28, 2007 21:30:10 GMT -5
I nodded, yes I could see how that could happen, "Well it is good then that you are free to your own volition, is it not? Brys, he must speak Ch'n if you are staying with him, yes? I am glad you are here though Xiao, because it is good for Terre d'Ange and Ch'n to have ties, Ch'n has some of the most beautiful silks I've ever seen."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Aug 29, 2007 0:15:21 GMT -5
I thought about it for a moment, today was the first day I had really attempted to stretch my indipendant legs. It was both scary and thrilling at the same time. I would leave in an instant if my escort wanted me too. But, still, I had chosen to come out here in the first place.
"Brys does speak Ch'n, it is the main reason I was sent to live with him. Though part of that was his kindness as well. I will not take it for granted, I try to be a good house guest and help if I can." I took a slight look toward the box that had the silk robe, though I could not see it. It was a odd habit. I then turned my look back to Seraphina, she was able to aquire some of our best silk, some of it being of a slightly lesser quailty.
"it is very pretty silk," I told her, "I am glad that Ch'n is able to contact such a beautiful and caring country. I do hope that we stay in good bonds."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Aug 29, 2007 21:56:53 GMT -5
I watched her glance towards the trunk, following her gaze and then looked back at her, "Would you like it? The shenyi, I think it would you suit you very well, as a gift. You have the color for it."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Sept 1, 2007 22:34:24 GMT -5
I was very surprised to hear Seraphina offer me the shenyi as a gift. I bowed my head low, hair falling forward, "Oh, thank you. You are too kind, but I could not accept such a gift. It is to much."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Sept 2, 2007 12:58:28 GMT -5
I had taken the shenyi out of the box again, and was now offering it to her, shaking my head with a smile, "Please, I think it would look very beautiful on you. It would be an honor if you would accept this gift and wear it on my behalf."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Sept 3, 2007 14:24:39 GMT -5
I turned my head back up and looked at Seraphina. I was not accustomed to such gifts. The people in this country were proving to be very kind. I straightened myself and took the shenyi from her. "Thank you," I said, "when I wear this I will think of you and what a kind friend you are. I am honored that you are willing to gift me with it."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Sept 3, 2007 15:33:37 GMT -5
"I am honored that you have accepted it," I made a slight bow as one would do in Ch'n. "I am pleased to have made you a friend today."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Sept 5, 2007 22:30:04 GMT -5
"I am pleased as well," I told her. I then thought for a moment. I held my new outfit in my arms taking great care with it. I wanted to say thinks but I did not know how. After a moment of thought I said, "perhaps you would like to come to the Warren estate for dinner sometime. I am sure maste.. um Brys wouldn't mind at all."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Sept 6, 2007 11:49:18 GMT -5
I smiled, "That would be lovely." I pulled out a notepad and pencil, I quickly penned my address and name on the paper. Tearing it off I handed it to her, "You can send an invitation there, if Brys isn't too busy and agrees." I gave her another smile, "I hope I've not intercepted you on your way to something important."
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Post by Xiao Li nó Warrene (D) on Sept 8, 2007 23:00:43 GMT -5
I greatfuly accepted the paper and folded it into my palm so as I could not lose it in any way. "I will speak with Brys but I do not think he would mind." I then fretted a little, I had been very upfront inviting her. I truly did not know how Brys would take it. I would not show my worry to Seraphina though. I smiled and said, "do not worry, I am just walking around and trying to learn a little about the city. I hope that I am not keeping you from anything you need to do."
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Post by Seraphina Frizon(D) on Sept 12, 2007 1:28:54 GMT -5
I shook my head, "No just business as usual. It's more or less what I do everyday. Have you learned anything very interesting?"
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