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Post by Guy de Layne on Sept 20, 2009 17:40:47 GMT -5
I pondered a moment, wondering if I might have some advice for her, but my experience with the supernatural was limited to books and fancies, and so I had nothing much to offer. "Have you tried the Palace library? With all of the books they have there, it stands to reason that there might be something on the topic."
I poked at my pastry idly, my stomach unable to take too much of the sweet treat. I much preferred a rare steak over even the most delectable sweet. "The Tsingano," I said, thinking of the few I had known, "are also a good choice. Many people distrust them, but they have stores of knowledge that d'Angelines only guess at."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Sept 20, 2009 20:23:39 GMT -5
I nodded as he mentioned the royal archives. "I have been, and have not found much. Maybe though, I was looking in the wrong areas. It is hard to explain something like that to the librarian without raising too much suspicion," I said with a smile, "and I, too, think the Tsingani will be a good bet... if only I can find one that won't be looking to con me," I said with a sigh though I smiled. "I am sorry for unloading all of this onto you."
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Post by Guy de Layne on Sept 23, 2009 23:15:52 GMT -5
I waved my hand as if to brush off her concern. "It's quite alright. I was prying, after all. I admit that an insatiable curiousity often gets me into trouble. It is not considered a useful trait in a Cassiline." I finished the last bite of my pastry, deciding that I would purchase a few to take with me, for my sisters and for Rochelle.
"As for the Tsingani, I know a man in Night's Doorstep who may or may not be able to help you, but at least he will treat you fairly, so long as you mention my name. He is called Fayide, and has a shop selling fish in the northern part of Night's Doorstep. I don't know if this will help, but I would like to think that perhaps I can do something to ease your burden."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Sept 24, 2009 5:35:45 GMT -5
I smiled at him as we both finished our pastries and then, more deeply when he gave me the name of a Tsingano man he knew. I nodded then. "I don't think its a bad trait to be curious, it means you are more aware of your surroundings, and that must be a good thing for a Cassiline," I said with a smile, "and thank you... Fayide... I will try to remember that name, Guy. He won't know much about the dromonde from personal use, I don't think, but maybe he will point me to someone who does. Thank you."
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Post by Guy de Layne on Sept 24, 2009 22:01:17 GMT -5
I smiled and nodded. "It is the least I can do." I said, then commented on her earlier remark. "And I wish that my teachers thought as you do about curiosity! I can't tell you the trouble I've had over it." I had to laugh at the memory of my early years among the Brotherhood. "I think they despaired of ever making me a 'proper' Cassiline." Of course, I hadn't done too badly for myself, and deep down I agreed with Faolan - curiosity was a trait that was useful more often than not.
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Sept 25, 2009 8:56:56 GMT -5
I smiled back, and laughed softly about his commenting on curiosity. "But as I understand it... they certainly don't allow certain.. um... types... of curiosity in the Brotherhood... that must be rather difficult," I said with a sigh and a frown.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Sept 25, 2009 18:36:52 GMT -5
I had to laugh softly at that. "Very true." I said, then shook my head. "It is not so difficult as one might imagine. I have always known this was my path, so it was not too hard to keep my thoughts off of the fairer sex. Even here in Terre d'Ange, though at the monastery there are no women to speak of, at any rate. I have yet to ever find it a hardship, in all actuality, though I know some men struggle mightily with it."
I shrugged and poked at my empty plate with my fork, not given to sitting idly, even while conversing with a beautiful woman. "I suppose it must seem terribly odd to you."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Sept 27, 2009 7:47:12 GMT -5
"Well, I don`t want to sound... rude I suppose," I said with a soft laugh, "it`s just that you are a man, and living in a country that deems `love as thou wilt` and you cannot. What they make you do... well... its against the law, but also against human nature. It is natural to want to be with someone, to feel complete. Its not the same feeling as a group with comraderie behind them, like the brotherhood, its like.. knowing there is someone that seems made for you." I shook my head. "Sorry, it just seems so unfair to stunt a man`s growth in that direction. I know, if a man has someone he loves then its possible that that person becomes more important than their ward but," I shrugged. "I don`t know I`m just rambling as I don`t know a great deal about it," I said with a laugh as I placed my fork on my empty plate.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Sept 27, 2009 15:23:04 GMT -5
What she said made an uncomfortable amount of sense. It was natural to want to be with someone, but how could I explain why the Brotherhood felt as it did?
"It's hard to explain," I said with a smile, "and no, I don't think you're rude. How will people ever learn about things if they do not ask?" I pondered over my plate for a moment, then asked her, "How much do you know about our history? For to truly understand the Brotherhood, one must understand Cassiel, and Elua and what they meant to each other. We Cassilines, we see it as a duty to emulate Cassiel, who was the Perfect Companion, but who also did not stray from Yeshua's teachings about sex and love. As we do not marry, for how then can we be the Perfect Companion to our wards, sex is therefore not an option for us. I suppose it is a bit complicated, particularly to someone not from Terre d'Ange." I hoped my somewhat half-hearted explanation had not merely served to confuse her more.
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Sept 29, 2009 8:31:50 GMT -5
I did know a little bit about the Brotherhood, not much, but I was learning more and more about the lore of the d'Angeline Gods.
"But... wasn't there something.. about a choice... Cassiel's Choice? No body knows how it ends, but it is the choice that everyone in the Brotherhood would have to make. Iunderstnd Yeshua taught about a monogamous love, and I can see how that would get in the way of the ward being the most important thing... but... shouldn't everyman have the choice? And should he choose otherwise, should he really be deemed well... weak?" I asked, feeling my cheeks blush at how brash I was being. "Sorry again," I said softly with a chuckle.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 1, 2009 22:17:35 GMT -5
I nodded, smiling softly. "We do all have the choice, but it's expected that we've made it when we join the Brotherhood." I pondered for a moment, then added, "It isn't that the person is deemed weak, exactly, but the Brotherhood considers that sort of thing akin to heresy, and heresy is not generally tolerated in any religious sect, as far as I can tell." I gave her a crooked smile, "I'm afraid I don't know that much about Alba, but do you have a primary religion?" It was a bit of an ignorant question and something I really should have known about our neighbors. "I'm sorry to be such a dolt about such matters."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Oct 3, 2009 18:38:09 GMT -5
I listened carefully then laughed softly. "Yes, we do. We have our.. totem animals, some call it. We have those whose sacred animal, their maguinn dhonn, who is the horse, others are the black boar... there are four of us, and we do not kill our sacred animal," I explained. "It is... very different, our religion, from yours. We do not have angels," I explained, "ours is more.. primitive, older, being the first children of the earth and all," I said with a laugh, "but, I have d'Angeline blood as well. So I cannot very well cast off the d'Angeline gods either," I explained with a soft laugh. "Tis all very confusing. Especially when it comes to matters of love," I said. "Not that I would know. Quite frankly, the men here are well... a tad soft," I confided with a grimmace. "I think they think I might stab them and eat their heart in their sleep," I joked.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 3, 2009 21:18:36 GMT -5
I laughed heartily at that, for it was a problem I could well see her having. "Not all of our men are soft, my lady, but here in the City, you are more likely to run into courtiers than soldiers." Smiling, I added, "And yes, it's likely they might think that. The idiocy of the average nobleman is unrivaled by much else." I smiled and privately thought that even soldiers might be intimidated by a woman who could probably best them in a fight. There was something a bit unnatural about the entire concept, though I tried not to let my prejudices run away with me. "Still, I think there must be a least a few men in the City who aren't complete fools. Think of it like searching for treasure." I said with a laugh.
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Oct 4, 2009 22:37:53 GMT -5
I laughed softly at his words, they made me feel a bit better. "Yes, that is true, though sometimes.... well I would like to be the treasure being hunted... and I know that must sound silly coming from someone like myself but a girl likes to be courted, I should think," I explained, looking downward as I felt my cheeks blush at my open honesty.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 6, 2009 17:36:07 GMT -5
I smiled, thinking that a woman like her would take a strong man indeed to hold onto. "Well, this isn't my area of expertise," I began, smiling wryly, "but I can understand how you feel. Just because you are a strong person, that doesn't make you less of a woman. I think it is a difficult line that you walk, here in the Terre d'Ange at least, where you are not the average that we men are accustomed to. Look at it this way, the man that does decide to court you will be one that is already showing himself to be both perceptive and intelligent, and therefore hopefully a good catch."
I wasn't certain if my words would make her feel better, or even if they were at all the right thing to say; I was being honest when I said I was no expert!
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Oct 23, 2009 9:11:10 GMT -5
I smiled softly at his words. He was right, and they cheered me up, especially hearing it from a man. "Thank you," I said softly, "I think that you are right. Besides, I am young yet, I should not be too worried about my future in that sense," I said with a giggle. "You are a very insightful man," I said with a grin before leaning forward and patting his shoulder in a friendly manner and leaning back in my seat. "And this has been lovely," I grinned. "I am glad we met!"
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 24, 2009 14:04:59 GMT -5
"As am I," I said, smiling back at her. "It is nice to know that you think I am insightful, and not just a silly man with no experience in such matters." I chuckled. "And don't worry, you're right, there's plenty of time to worry over such things. And here in the City, plenty of other things to occupy one's time." I gestured toward our plates, "Like sweets, for instance."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Oct 25, 2009 9:33:47 GMT -5
I laughed as I looked down at our plates. "True, though I fear if I filled every moment with eating sweets," I said, bringing my gaze back to his, a smile, a true and sincere one, lighting my face, "I may end up returning to Alba four times the size and no one would recognize me."
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 25, 2009 11:27:12 GMT -5
I chuckled at the image, though it was quite difficult to imagine it. "I suppose in that case, you would have to spend quite a bit of time exercising as well!" I pushed my own plate away from me, although there wasn't much more than crumbs left on it anyway, and added, "Though honestly, I have to agree. If I keep it up, I shall have to waddle back to the Prefect and request another assignment!"
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Oct 25, 2009 20:47:45 GMT -5
I laughed with arched brows. "I can only imagine the exercise regimen and diet they would put you on if you had to roll back to them," I said with a laugh, pushing my own plate forward as well. "Then again, it could be a defence tactic, roll over the assailant."
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Post by Guy de Layne on Oct 26, 2009 23:02:59 GMT -5
I laughed heartily at that, I could see it in my mind's eye. "It might start a new trend, the Rolling Cassilines." I shook my head, still laughing. "I can imagine the terror of the enemy now!"
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Nov 5, 2009 9:52:45 GMT -5
I laughed, his mirth was catching. "It is perfect! I think you really ought to suggest it as a new regimen," I grinned, "then again, that might get you discharged for insanity. Not everyone can be a visionary like you or I," I snickered.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Nov 8, 2009 18:20:56 GMT -5
I shook my head with a mock sigh, "I know, it is a tragedy, really. How shall we ever progress?" I leaned back in my chair, regarding her with amusement. I liked her; it was refreshing to be around a woman who was not a typical D'angeline, and while I did not feel at all threatened by her, I could see where it might be difficult for her to find such a man around the court.
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Dec 25, 2009 7:24:04 GMT -5
I laughed, shaking my head as I did.
"This has been... more fun than I would have imagined with a Cassiline," I said with a teasing grin. "Sophine is lucky to have such a humourous older brother," I said with a respectful nod.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Dec 28, 2009 21:11:56 GMT -5
"I'll make sure and tell her you said so," I replied, smiling still. "Hopefully my protective nature won't scare her off." It was true, my life was geared toward protection, and it didn't stop at my wards. Sophine was a young, single woman in the City and I felt obliged to look after her, whether or not she wanted me to.
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Jan 19, 2010 22:50:16 GMT -5
"Perhaps she will find it welcome, or endearing," I said with a smile. "I certainly would if someone decided to take up looking afte rme, though I might find it a little comical at first, and I am pretty sure I would test his mettle myself," I joked, but then I realised it was more truth than not.
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Post by Guy de Layne on Jan 25, 2010 20:57:40 GMT -5
"Oh, that I can well imagine!" I said, laughing softly. "Hopefully my sister will be less inclined to test my mettle." One could hope, at any rate, though I had heard that she was headstrong, which was a concern.
Looking out of the window, I could see that the sun had moved quite a bit since I had stepped in to pick up a sweet, and I turned back to Faolan with a slightly apologetic grin. "Ah, the day moves on," I began, sighing softly, "and I shall have to be on my way if I hope to find my ward before she comes looking for me."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Jan 27, 2010 11:32:03 GMT -5
I looked to the window as he did, and noticed the same. It was getting late in the day, and I had been keeping him from his initial task. I smiled and nodded.
"Indeed you best be getting back," I said with a grin, "and I should really do something about my studies." Having finished everything, I stood and curtsied. "Thank you so much for the food and the conversation. I hope that we will run into each other again."
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Post by Guy de Layne on Feb 5, 2010 1:05:18 GMT -5
"As do I," I replied sincerely. Any friend of Sophine's was a friend of mine, and there was also the fact that I enjoyed spending time with a woman who did not seem as if she would break if one looked at her too harshly. Perhaps one day we could even talk weapons...
Well, I was getting ahead of myself, so I stood and bowed to her. "Until we meet again, my lady."
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Post by Faolan mab Ceallach on Feb 5, 2010 21:36:44 GMT -5
He stood and bowed and my smile grew wider. "Until then," I said, smiling, and then took my leave of the shoppe.
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