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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 13, 2009 15:42:35 GMT -5
“Perhaps, but even if I did it’s still nice to hear it from you,” I said, smiling at him over the rim of my teacup before taking another sip.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 14, 2009 18:31:59 GMT -5
My smile widened a little at her comment. "I am glad," I said. I took a few more bite, enjoying her presence and the treats. It was busy and I was glad to see that this city seemed prosperous as well as this tasty little treat shop.
"Terre d'Ange seems to do well for herself," I said. "I hope that it is true and not a misjudgment on my part."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 15, 2009 1:18:10 GMT -5
"It's true as far as I am aware," I replied. "Of course I am not privy to state reports." I chuckled as I selected another item from the tray.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 15, 2009 17:07:27 GMT -5
I ate another treat. I was finally finding the end of my selection and was a little sad. Though, my belly was feeling quite full so it was probably a good thing. I have always had a natural tendency toward thinness, but I'm sure there was a limit to that somewhere.
"Are things at least going well with you and your family?"
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 15, 2009 23:04:26 GMT -5
"Oh yes, very well," I said, smiling. "Tell me about your family, do you have siblings?"
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 16, 2009 1:26:49 GMT -5
I nodded slightly in a yes as I spoke, "I have four brothers and three sisters. I am not particularly close to any of them though. My mom kept me in close quarters to her when I was young so I became accustomed to entertaining myself."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 16, 2009 11:08:15 GMT -5
I tilted my head, and had to control my tongue. I wanted to ask why his mother had kept him so close, but I restrained myself.
"Are you the youngest?"
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 16, 2009 14:39:00 GMT -5
"I am my mother's only living child and am her youngest. I do have a couple of younger half sister's though." I thought ofthem with a small smile. I had spent a little time with them when we were younger, before duty became more important. "They were sweet when they were younger. "
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 16, 2009 16:24:20 GMT -5
Ah gods, it was so hard not to let my curiousity get the best of me when he said things like that. I remembered my place though and asked another question.
"Have you come to Terre d'Ange just to visit?"
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 17, 2009 21:16:37 GMT -5
I thought for a moment, that was a good question. "I have not come to visit on a short vacation. I will be here for a little while, my father want's some Ch'n representation here. I think he is also curious about Terre d'Ange in general. I do not know how long I will be here though, I suspect that at some point he'll want me to go back to Ch'n."
I did not know yet, for sure, if I would be marrying anyone so I decided to leave that part out.
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 17, 2009 21:19:30 GMT -5
"What do they say about Terre d'Ange in your homeland?" I asked, smiling.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 19, 2009 1:30:02 GMT -5
"To be honest," I said, "I don't know how many people know about Terre d'Ange. I only heard about the country after my father said I was to visit. We have some difficult relationships with some of our neighbors so they tend to take up everyone's mind. My, instructor, however had mixed feelings." I paused for a moment, I was never good at playing the charming diplomat. At least not without preparation. I just hoped that I didn't say anything to make Josette think too poorly of us. I didn't see our differences as right or wrong, just different.
"There is some jealousy," I said, "Terre d'Ange is located in a very good location and your people benefit from it, perhaps without even realizing it."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 19, 2009 17:23:56 GMT -5
"Not all of us are oblivious to how fortunate we are," I said, feeling the need to defend my homeland. "And it's not as if we haven't had our own struggles and fought for what we have."
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 20, 2009 10:29:59 GMT -5
I finished off the treat I was eating and thought for a few moments before replying. While I did not think that Terre d'Ange had it's fortunes handed to them on a silver platter. I also felt that the people in Ch'n struggled a lot more and for a lot less.
"I did not mean to imply that everything had come easily to Terre d'Ange." I bowed slightly as is custom and habit for me and said, "I apologize." When I was sitting up in my chair again I said, "There is still much of Terre d'Ange that I have not seen. Well, to be honest, most of it. I do plan on visiting most of it in time so that I have a good understanding of your people."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 20, 2009 11:49:26 GMT -5
“Visiting outside the city will give you a much better idea of Terre d’Ange is really like,” I said, nodding. “It’s a beautiful land, truly.”
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 20, 2009 14:39:04 GMT -5
I nodded, "I was told it was pretty." I didn't know how much the d'Angelines knew about Ch'n. We had quite a beauty of our own. There was not much that could match a grove of cherry trees after their flowers turned white. On windy days it appeared to be snowing.
"Have you ever seen pictures of Ch'n?" I asked.
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 20, 2009 17:23:58 GMT -5
"No," I answered, shaking my head slightly. "I've only heard a few tales in fact.'
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 21, 2009 0:36:02 GMT -5
"Tales?" I asked. I was curious. My sweets were gone and my belly full, at least for a short period of time.
"I don't have a lot of pictures, but I do have a few paintings of Ch'n in my living quarters. I would be interested in hearing some tales if you would like to see the paintings."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 21, 2009 0:41:10 GMT -5
"I would love to see the paintings, but I'm afraid the tales are not much to tell. Mostly just rumors most likely," I told him.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 23, 2009 23:53:05 GMT -5
"I would still be interested in hearing them, even if they are short. You can see the paintings either way. I just like to know how others view Ch'n."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 24, 2009 10:29:21 GMT -5
"Then it would be my honor," I said, smiling. I took the last sip of my tea and set the empty cup down.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 29, 2009 19:18:26 GMT -5
I was glad to hear Josette say that she would accompany me. Since our brunch was over it seemed a good time as any to head that way. I placed a small token of my gratitude on the table, for whomever would clean up after us. Though the token was more for the tasty treats than the cleaning. After all, we do have manners and did not exactly leave a mess.
I then held out my arm to lead Josette back to the front of the door where I knew my carriage would be waiting. While I did not bring anyone else along, the servant in charge of my transpiration was always very studious and watchful for when he was needed.
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Nov 29, 2009 19:39:36 GMT -5
I smiled in surprise and pleasure as I rose and took his arm. I hadn’t realized he meant right now, but was happy that he had.
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Nov 29, 2009 19:50:09 GMT -5
I lead Josette to where I knew the carriage would be waiting and helped her aboard. I told the servant to take us back to the palace and then got in after her. He closed the door behind us and then quickly went to the front of the carriage to take us back.
As the carriage started to move I asked her, "have you been to the palace before?"
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Dec 1, 2009 15:32:00 GMT -5
“I have,” I said, smiling at him as the carriage began to move. “For fetes mostly, like when we met.”
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Post by Prince Fu Ying Piao on Dec 7, 2009 16:05:09 GMT -5
I felt a little silly when she answered the question. Obviously she had been to the palace before. I tried not to let it show but simply nodded.
"Well, I hope that you will find my place there to your liking."
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Post by Josette Bradamante on Dec 7, 2009 17:11:01 GMT -5
“Oh, I’m sure I will,” I said, smiling. “I am fairly easy to please.”
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