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Post by Odette Lamberte on Apr 21, 2009 7:01:37 GMT -5
“My thanks in return, Eyvind.” I pursed my lips thoughtfully whilst considering his words. It would never be my intention to ever hurt Uruz, all minding the form it came in, though Eyvind was surely speaking of emotionally, to which I sighed somewhat.
“I highly doubt that I could ever break his spirit, despite any reasons. He is strong in body and mind. You are a good friend to worry so about him. The truth of the matter is that he is in lust, naught love with me so the likelihood that I ought to cause him harm is very slim.” I smiled sadly then, for I knew what I felt in my heart for Eyvind’s companion was more than lust and unlikely to be reciprocated.
I changed the matter, forcing the sadness from my face and brightening it up with a charming smile. “How is your strength holding up? We can deposit your goods back at the forge, set out to find a light meal and drink? What say you? Or we can adventure to offer thanks to the one who saw too your recovery.” I sheepishly grinned. If Eyvind thought ever to explore his curiosities at a later time, mayhap with another man, I would keep my promise to him regardless.
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on Apr 24, 2009 16:05:48 GMT -5
I did not know what to make of Odette's comment. I felt that I had found a new friend and naturally did not want to see her hurt. But, I also had my loyalty to Uruz. I truly did not know how he felt about her since I had only found him yesterday. Odette changed the subject so I pushed it out of my mind. It was not really my buisness I suppose.
"I am feeling a little better," I told her. Though the mention of food and drink did make my stomach rumpble. Her suggestion of offering thanks took me by surprise. Who would she offer thanks too? I was not a overly spiritual person, in fact I often contipliated life outside of the gods, one thing that Uruz fouund strange with me. It perked a curiosity, though.
"While I should probably be done with adventure," I told her, a strong note of jest in my voice, "you have sparked my curiosity. Who would you suggest we give thanks too?"
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Post by Odette Lamberte on Apr 27, 2009 21:44:53 GMT -5
Truly my spirits were lifted that his health continued to mend, it lightened my near dour mood immensely. I smiled genuinely and turned our path to begin retreating back the way we came. A meal would do him well after the time spent thus far in the market, and provide a means to further converse…off our feet.
“There are plenty to offer our thanks, all in due time. For now we shall free ourselves of our burdens then venture forth to fill our bellies with food and drink. I promise to take care in the amount of drink I partake in, if only to somewhat spare you of my coquettish behavior.” I winked then minded our journey, as the market now swarmed with activity.
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on Apr 28, 2009 23:56:20 GMT -5
I smiled in response to Odette's wink and followed her through the crowd. I had not been drunk for a while, but as far as I knew I was a pretty good drunk. "I don't think I could function well right now with to much to drink. I have not had any complaints saying I am a bad drunk, so I am assuming not." I then added, a bit sheepishly, "my memory is very bad when I drink that much, however.
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Post by Odette Lamberte on Apr 30, 2009 20:29:34 GMT -5
I smiled in amusement then chuckled softly, stepping closely and gently nudging his hip with that of my own. “I shall keep that in mind… for as long as the drink permits me to remember.”
I steadied myself and sighed contently, “In truth, our consumption of drink must remain light. I prefer to be of sound mind, in the event that I capture a man’s interest and somewhat passes between us. ‘Tis my want to recall the moment in the morn.”
The beauty of past dalliances, and present left me to blush slightly as I strolled along at Eyvind’s side. Never would I desire to forget the beautiful moments that I spent in lovers arms, none the matter of it being kindly or rough, as I delighted in either treatment.
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on May 1, 2009 0:34:08 GMT -5
I smiled warmly at Odette. She seemed straight forward and honest, one could never have to many friends of that nature. Annoyingly enough I seemed to often find people of the other nature. Uruz was another one of the few and far between. Perhaps that is one thing that attracted them to each other.
"It would not due to forget a lover." I had normally woken up alone after a night, having probabablly chased off any bed mates or passing out before they had a chance to woo me. I have been told that I was plenty attractive enough, at least to Skaldi women. I wondered how I stood up against the d'Angeline men, though in truth I did not really care either way.
jokingly I replied, "I don't know, perhaps there are times when it is best to not remember a evening of too much drink and to little clothing."
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Post by Odette Lamberte on May 1, 2009 19:27:55 GMT -5
I took in a measure of Eyvind’s profile whilst pondering the wiles of drink and clothing. He was personable, and I found conversation with Eyvind to be steady, delightful. An opposite to that of my bed companion, the one who I yearned to dedicate my heart too though it seemed a near impossible task, given the many differences between us.
“I reckon there are moments when one’s mind might do well in having little recollection of the eve before. I’d bet a fair amount of coin that a lady would rather retain their time spent with you, clothing or no. You are a pleasant man…handsome.” I spoke truthfully, looking forward to keep from tumbling into folk as they traveled about.
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on May 1, 2009 23:47:12 GMT -5
I looked over to Odette when she complimented me, but she was looking out at the crowd. I soon did the same since it was crowded and running someone over would not make the day better.
"Thank You," I said. "I can't say that I've had any real complaints. Short of the whole falling alseep too soon problem." I chuckled a little, both at the fact and at the fact I had even said as much. I then took one more quick glance at Odette, seeing her as a potental lover might see her. Though I would never make a move on her while she was with Uruz.
"I have a pretty good feeling that the same applies to you as well."
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Post by Odette Lamberte on May 6, 2009 9:05:38 GMT -5
I stole a glance his way, chuckling softly at the reply. “Lacking any issues with swiftly falling into slumber? Mayhap.” I teased then looked forward once more. “I’ve yet to hear a lover make compliant in my abilities though ‘tis quite possible it might arise at a point. Until that moment befalls me…I shall carry no worry with me regarding such.”
A curiosity weighed somewhat on my mind in how Eyvind conducted himself in the bedchamber. I imagined that he ventured on a gentler handling of a partner, though I wondered as too a rougher edge I had yet to see. That inquisitive thought had little hope of ever finding an answer, Eyvind and Uruz were closely bonded alike bothers, it seemed inappropriate of me to bed them both.
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on May 9, 2009 19:53:09 GMT -5
I nodded, "if that moment has not come, then you have no needs to worried."
We walked through the crowd and it never ceased to amaze me how much culture had entered Terre d'Ange. There were a large number of d'Angelines but if one searched the crowd close enough they could see people from many other countries as well.
"There is a lot more diversity here than there is in Skaldi," I told her, saying what was on my mind. "I will say that it is a nice change."
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Post by Odette Lamberte on May 14, 2009 13:37:53 GMT -5
“Mm. I nice change indeed. I daresay that the beauty of so many cultures is stirring and exciting. Such a shame that a fair amount of prejudice remains in one form or another, resentments from a past we are too young to recall continue despite the present.”
I frowned knowing that my own father still held fast to the ties of the past, a surety that his displeasure in who I share a bed with nightly would leave me wounded emotionally, had I mentioned such in my writings to him. I naught believed it necessary, there seemed little a point in doing so, when Uruz eventually took his leave of such a humble shelter that was my home, for a place more suiting.
I took a deep breath and sighed somewhat. “How shall such a delicate women, as myself, be expected to be treated in your lands…truthfully?”
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on May 14, 2009 21:56:26 GMT -5
I nodded in agreement, could understand a little why one would fear another, espcially if you felt they may have something above you naturally. Sadly my worst enemy turned out to be my own blood, not that of a different race.
I looked at her for a moment after she asked her question. I was a little curious as to why she asked, but I just answered. "It would depend greatly on where you were. There are places in Skaldi were they would not hesitate to take advantage of you, some in a violent way. However, we are trying to slowly open up more, some feel we have a debt to owe. If you stayed in the more populated areas or had an escort you would be treated with respect." I paused for a moment, some would still wisper behind her back, we had quite a few still who did not like strangers. I then added, "for the most part."
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Post by Odette Lamberte on May 21, 2009 23:57:07 GMT -5
Grim knowledge to keep forever in the binds of my memory, the knowledge stung a little at my heart though ‘twas worth the pain to be more aware of Eyvind’s culture. I had grown silent while we strolled past the last few stalls that were passed when we first entered the market. My mind filled with trouble, and I felt it in depths of my being.
I wondered how Eyvind’s companion viewed our bedding together. What had began as a matter of convenience somehow blossomed into somewhat more, at least to me, and I knew naught what I should do to ease the ache in my heart. Gods…I had fallen in love, and it seemed a curse that I aught suffered alone in.
Shaking my head gently, I offered my sincerest apologies for the stillness of my tongue. “My thoughts ran away…forgive me. Shall we leave your items at the forge, and partake of drink then?”
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Post by Eyvind Loevess on May 22, 2009 0:13:11 GMT -5
It had seemed that my words troubled Odette, which was not my intention, but I wanted to be honest. I wondered if she had thought of traveling to Skaldi. "it is ok," I told her, making my smile warm. While I had been unsure of her, perhaps a little jealous that someone new had moved into Uruz's life, I had decided that I did like her after all. She seemed to be a good and trustworthy friend. Truely trustworthy friends were something I had not many of in my life.
"That sounds like a good idea," I said. "A drink will probably do us both well."
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Post by Odette Lamberte on May 23, 2009 14:03:41 GMT -5
“Oh yes…I suspect a drink will court me well. Let us go from here.” No less a need to lurk in the market, I traveled with Eyvind to the forge, making conversation about nothing and anything that I took an interest in. And in due time, my heart would find relief in the form of intoxicating waters.
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