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Post by Astredé Murain (I) on Aug 16, 2008 0:35:18 GMT -5
"Oh most certianly. A good omen never hurts in lifting spirits." I took a right leading down a less beaten path that ran up behind the temple. I usually liked it since it allowed a good view of the garden outside the temple. Dew was starting to settle lightly and the moon illuminated the white columns of the rear porticole where visitors liked to feed doves. 'It's absolutely beautiful!" I stopped to take in the view. It saddened me a little. "I am going to miss it so much."
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Émile d’Ames
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Anathema Cassiline; Guard to the Queen
"To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.?
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Post by Émile d’Ames on Aug 16, 2008 22:48:23 GMT -5
The Temple was truly a marvel. I had never been inside, of course, but even I could appreciate the subtle scent of the flowers that kissed the air, or the way the light of the moon fell on the white columns like a caress.
It was indeed suggestive of love--or what I knew of love.
Impulsively, I laid a hand on her shoulder. "You needn't worry," I said softly. "You will return here in a year, and besides," I withdrew my hand from her shoulder and laid it over my heart. "We all carry some part of the gods with us, do we not?" I grinned. "I am sure Naamah will look out for your safety all through your journey until you return to her Temple."
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Post by Astredé Murain (I) on Aug 17, 2008 20:06:51 GMT -5
I quivered a little under his hand. I had not expectedi t and was so caught in the image. His words were so reassuring. A tear slid down my cheek. I wiped it to the side and smiled. "Thank you" I said, and truely ment it from the bottom of my heart. It was as he said. I would return in a year and all of my current insecurities would seem silly to me.
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Émile d’Ames
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Anathema Cassiline; Guard to the Queen
"To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.?
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Post by Émile d’Ames on Aug 18, 2008 22:21:07 GMT -5
I smiled and nodded. "Now, now, you needn't cry, you will return in a year, and I do not think that Naamah's Temple is going anywhere." I gazed up at the moon, inhaling the scent of the flowers. "I know how you feel, to be far from home, but you must learn to make the best of it. It is sometimes good to enter unfamiliar surroundings, if it helps us better ourselves."
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Post by Astredé Murain (I) on Aug 19, 2008 11:41:53 GMT -5
"No doubt it will strengthen my faith even more." I smiled and my emotions calmed. "The purpose is for undersatnding. I think the uncertianty of leaveing home only solidifies it. I don't doubt that I need to find solice in myself and detach myself from this place. It needs to be something I carry with me, this much I know. It's just the knowing how that seems a little muddled at the moment." I turned to face him and took his hands. "You have been a great ease on my mind Emile. I don't doubt this wisdom you've shared with me will give me some comfort during my journey." I paused as I felt a bit emotional again. What a sap I was being. The day I left my parents I had not been nearly as torn up. I squeezed his hands a bit as I said "Thank you". It was all I could manage to say, but I think it was enough. He seemed to understand everything else. I'm sure my lack of words wouldn't dilute my depth of sincerity.
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Émile d’Ames
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Anathema Cassiline; Guard to the Queen
"To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.?
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Post by Émile d’Ames on Aug 22, 2008 0:26:53 GMT -5
I bowed formally. "You are most welcome, my lady." I said, grinning as I came out of the obeisance. "I have an idea as to how you are feeling right now, the change takes some getting used to, but your anxiety will soon pass." As I gazed up at the moon, I entertained the thought of saying a prayer to Naamah. After all, was this not her priestess that I was speaking to? Well, truth be told, I wasn't sure that she would hear me. The Misguided, we called them, but I had to wonder: Were they really misguided, or were they simply following the dictates of their hearts? I grimaced to myself, quickly forcing such thoughts down into the deepest abyss of my mind.
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Post by Astredé Murain (I) on Aug 22, 2008 6:56:46 GMT -5
I smiled, a little. Thoughmy anxiety was still strong. I nodded one last time, and since he had offered me a bow I offered him an acolytes. Who knows it may be the last time I did so. Then I turned and made my way toward the garden. I did so slowly, allowing my fingers to trail over a few dew heavy flowers and made my way to my bedchamber.
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