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Post by Kilian on Jul 24, 2006 20:17:47 GMT -5
(anxious - you just forgot the 'i')
Virtue grabbed his waterproof cloak from the back of his chair and then led Foxy outside. It was raining lightly and Demos was waiting for them with the horses.
"My cloak is big enough to cover both of us," he said and looked down at her. "Do you mind getting a little wet first?"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 24, 2006 20:24:20 GMT -5
"Not at all, I won't melt." she said laughing. She loved the rain, and she loved storms. She didn't know why, she just did. Maybe it was the fact that uncontrolable forces waged war against the skies for reign over all. She had felt free for the first time in her life standing there with Virtue.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 24, 2006 20:43:47 GMT -5
"Oh, good!" Virtue said, suddenly picking up Foxy in his arms and throwing her up on Zodiac's back. He mounted in front of her and then pulled his waterproof cloak on, covering Foxy too. "There you go sweetling... oops. I forgot. I used to do this with Patience." He turned and tickled her chin with one finger. "But I suppose it fits for my new sister."
"Milord," Demos interjected, "your sister is waiting and she's... worried."
Virtue sighed and turned around. "Ready Foxy? We'll be there if you are."
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Post by Gwen on Jul 24, 2006 20:51:55 GMT -5
Foxy giggled and said, "Ready!" excitedly. She was enjoying being loved this much. How could anyone be so nice to a stranger. She was determined to try her best to make Virtue like her, and that would mean keeping past follies secret, like the time with Lizzy.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 24, 2006 21:12:54 GMT -5
"Better," he looked towards Demos, "I'll race you!"
Demos glanced at Foxy and then nodded. "Race you."
"GO!"
Zodiac whinnied and then took off like a shot. Demos' Halfring not more than a stride behind him. A few minutes later and three and a half miles from the inn, Virtue drew a tie with Demos. Patience leaned out of the fifth story window before disappearing and then jumping out of it. She ran up to Virtue and stood by Zodiac's head.
"You're back!" She cried happily. "I was worried about you. You promised not to stay out so late anymore!"
Virtue sighed guiltily. "Foxy, this is my mother. Say hi to Patience."
Patience craned her neck to try and see who her brother had brought home. "Aw Nel! You brought someone home! Who is it and why did you do that!? Oh!" She growled in exasperation. "Nevermind. I'll say hello inside. We'll all get sick out here. Demos, Phobos will help you with the horses."
Patience turned and walked smartly back to the door. She waited there, holding it open for her brother and his friend.
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Post by Gwen on Jul 25, 2006 14:20:44 GMT -5
"I'm Foxy!" she said hopping off the horse. She bowed a bit, not knowing how Patience would act towards her, if it was anything like virtue she had nothing to worry about. She looked to the beautiful Princess wondering what she would think of her being part of her family.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 25, 2006 17:41:38 GMT -5
Patience smiled brightly. "I'm just Patience and don't bow, please." She said and laughed when Virtue tickled her neck.
"I have an annoucement to make... in our rooms, dear sister." Virtue told Patience.
"He's the greatest big brother in the world." Patience told Foxy and then walked ahead of them to their room.
Virtue walked beside Foxy. "So, what do you think of her?"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 25, 2006 20:40:10 GMT -5
"She's a sweetheart." said Foxy happily looking at her new brother. She couldn;t believe she was here. And was she going to be royal too?
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Post by Kilian on Jul 25, 2006 20:50:48 GMT -5
Virtue chuckled and then put an arm around Foxy's shoulders. "She's my favorite and my heir. She'll take good care of you Foxy. My sister loves everyone until they try to harm me, her people, or anyone else she is close to. I'm glad you like her."
"Oh come on!" Patience called from the doorway. "I made a special supper! It's getting cold!"
"We should hurry. It's not a good idea to make Patience impatient." He told Foxy with a small laugh.
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Post by Gwen on Jul 26, 2006 14:13:35 GMT -5
Foxy laughed gently, never being involved in a family. She wrapped her arm around his back and smiled at him. "I will try to take care of her in return, if she needs me." she said happily, willing to sacrifice everything for her new family.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 26, 2006 20:48:52 GMT -5
Patience set a place on the table for Foxy and then went to get the food from the kitchen. Virtue brought Foxy into the main room and then to the table. He let go of her to pull out a chair for her.
"You guys go ahead and sit!" Patience called from the kitchen. "I'll be out in a minute!"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 27, 2006 14:17:37 GMT -5
Foxy sat down in the chair happily looking at all the fine things in the room. It was a beautiful place. Foxy looked to Virtue and then called to Patience, "Do you need any help?" she asked sweetly, wanting to be treated as a true sister rather than a guest.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 27, 2006 14:31:11 GMT -5
"No! I'm good!" Something crashed and Patience cursed like a soldier rather than a princess.
Virtue laughed as he sat down on her left. "Are you sure?"
"Yes dammit!" Patience came out holding two huge platters of meats and steamed vegetables. "I'll clean it up after dinner."
Demos and Phobos entered the room and took their seats, across from Foxy and Virtue. Patience took Foxy's plate and gave her a quizzical look.
"What would you like?"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 27, 2006 14:39:54 GMT -5
Foxy looked at the new food suspiciously she had never eaten anything that looked so good. "Umm, I don't know what to call any of it, I've never eaten anything that looked so delicious before. Could you give me a small bit of each?" she asked nervously, only wanting Patience to like her.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 27, 2006 14:46:29 GMT -5
Patience smiled. "Of course! I'd be happy to!" She said and began to put food on Foxy's plate. "Can't have you fading away to a shadow."
Virtue and their servants chuckled. "Don't stuff her Patience."
"I won't... not today anyway." She replied and moved on to Virtue's plate until she had gone around the table. "Okay... dig in... tell me how I've done."
"Patience, you know you have skill at cooking."
"I know, but this is a new recipe."
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Post by Gwen on Jul 27, 2006 14:55:12 GMT -5
Foxy smiled and took in a fork full of food. Her mouth began to water as she swallowed the first bit. It was delicious. "Patience this is amazing! I have never tasted anything so delicious." she said truthfully, her eyes wide with excitement.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 27, 2006 15:04:06 GMT -5
"Thank you!" She said happily and began eating herself.
"Now for my news, dear sister." Virtue said, now that her mouth was full. "I've adopted Foxy into our family, but you I cannot perform the Rite. I want you to do that."
Patience swallowed quickly. "I'll do it. I'd love to have her as my sister!"
Virtue stared at her, his mouth hanging open. "Well, I thought that would be a little harder."
"Why? You should know me better Nel."
"I should." He agreed and began eating.
Patience laughed. "So Foxy, now we're going to be sisters. What do you think of our big brother?"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 27, 2006 18:53:41 GMT -5
"He's only the best big brother ever!" said Foxy happily looking at him across the table. "And he is so kind, and sweet, and gentle." added Foxy knowing that they were really bending the rules for her to be there sibling. She forked another mouth full of the food and smirked happily, feeling that she belonged for the first time in her life.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 27, 2006 20:35:43 GMT -5
"Oh wow! That's a lot of sugar." Virtue said and looked between Foxy and Patience. "I've never felt so loved before."
Patience narrowed her eyes at Virtue and threw a forkful of mashed potatoes at him. He wiped them away from his face, wagging a finger at her. He laughed softly and continued eating.
"We're very mature, can't you tell?" Patience asked Foxy, leaning forward on the table and tilting her head curiously.
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Post by Gwen on Jul 27, 2006 21:46:01 GMT -5
"Of course." said Foxy laughing at Virtue and his potato covered face. She looked at the beautiful Patience, and smiled how did this one Princess make her feel so at home, so at peace. She had planty of Questions, but not enough courage to ask them.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 27, 2006 22:18:32 GMT -5
Patience laughed. "Yes, now that you're being adopted into our crazy though Royal family... Do you have any questions?"
"We'll answer them all night, if you have that many." Virtue said in agreement.
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Post by Gwen on Jul 28, 2006 17:48:42 GMT -5
"Really?" she asked surprised, "You don't mind?" She smiled, it was if they had read her mind. "Okay, will I be royalty or just a sister. I am curious as to how this will work." she said her smiled happy, she would've been happy to be adopted to them if they lived in a card board box, and they were calling for a flood.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 28, 2006 17:58:12 GMT -5
"Once I complete the Rite, no one will be able to dispute your claim to the Royal Throne of Ka'Rin. But right now, you're just a sister." Patience said, with a smile. "Once you finish dinner and we finish talking, would you like to share my room or sleep here, in the main room?"
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Post by Gwen on Jul 28, 2006 18:51:19 GMT -5
"Whatever is most convienant(sp?) for you." said Foxy happily nodding her furry pink head up and down. "And as for another question, what is wrong with our brother, and why is he dting of whatever there is, is there no cure at all?" she asked worriedly looking at Virtue.
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Post by Kilian on Jul 28, 2006 19:15:34 GMT -5
"You can sleep with me, in my room." Patience said and then looked over at Virtue. "Virtue has a very rare disease and he's seen all of the best healers in Ka'Rin, Talain, and Fortnith. Because of the disease's rarity, there is no known cure. Virtue's allowed the healers to take samples of the disease from him so that they may try to come up with a cure or at least a life prolonging treatment for future cases."
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