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((Ok... too many "sisters" here! I'm naming this one Felicia.))
*A slow smile crept across Felicia's lips.* No, you are not mistaken. I DID want him, and I DID ask father for his hand--though you should know by now, my dearest sister, that I NEVER have to BEG for what I want.
*She looked down at her younger sister, and her eyes were hard.* Owein is a pretty thing--that much is true. And overall an acceptable lover. But he is much too NICE for my taste! I can only stand so much 'if it pleases you, my lady' and 'I am not worthy of such a gift, my beloved!'! I would much rather he TAKE what he wanted then spend so much time professing that he does not deserve to have it!
*She laughed, and it was a cold laugh. * Andon is much more to my taste! Now THAT man can send heat through my thighs with his eyes alone! *She sighed.* A pity he is a bastard. Father would never permit me to wed a bastard--no matter who his father may be.
*Felicia reached up and lifted her long hair off her shoulders, allowing the breeze to blow it strand by strand from her fingers. * But as long as Father thinks it is Owein I want, then he will not suspect that it is Andon's bed that I warm!
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And by and by my Soul returned to me, And answered "I Myself amd Heav'n and Hell"
from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam as translated by Edward Fitzgerald
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*She looked at her sister and smiled with admiration. Then, she looked back down the balcony.*
Felicia, quite devious of you. Tricking father in such a manner. But I suppose, to get what you want... I'm just thankful no one has asked for the reserve of my own hand. Think of that, any decent suitor wanting my hand in marriage!
*She shuddered slightly and then turned back to Felicia. Her gaze was light and she smiled slyly.*
And of course you do not beg for anything, for eldest usually always gets most. There's always of course, other methods to make one beg though...
*She laughed and then turned to the door.*
I just hope... That father does not find out about Andon, dear Felicia. It would be such a shame for the both of you...
*She slowly went through the door and began to walk down the stairs from the tower.*
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"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm. "--Colette
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*Felicia stared at her youngest sister's back as she left. As she shut the door behind her, Felicia burst out laughing.* You are truly MY sister! *she exclaimed through her laughter. As her laughter faded, she thought about her other siblings. Her brother was just like their father: Respectable, honorable, kind, gentle, stupid...
Her other sister was an annoying mixture of their father and her mother, their father's second wife. The "Countess" as everyone called her now! How incredibly stupid that she should inherit that title from her mother! That was just NOT done--not in NORMAL families! She chuckled slightly. But there really was nothing NORMAL about their family anyway. But of all of them--the sisters anyway--the Countess was probably the most normal of all. Her face tightened at the thought of her least favorite sister. She was beautiful--or so everyone said! Her blonde hair and blue eyes were so unique... made her look like an angel!* Angel! *She spat the word. She thought she was so superior now! Too bad being a "countess" had not impressed Owein! She smiled, an almost evil smile. It had been so easy to take him from her!*
*She laughed once more as she walked through the door and followed her younger sister down the tower stairs.*
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And by and by my Soul returned to me, And answered "I Myself amd Heav'n and Hell"
from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam as translated by Edward Fitzgerald
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*As she made it to the second floor, she was laughing out loud. Her eldest sister, whom she admired such, had just given her an ounce of power. As small and deadly as it was, it was still enough to accomplish what she wished. And that was an easy thing in her mind. She wished to have some power. Being the youngest of all the children, she was never really given much. Surprising how the "countess" child even got more than her.*
*She walked slowly as she repeated what her sister had said over in her mind so not to forget it when the time came to use it. " But as long as Father thinks it is Owein I want, then he will not suspect that it is Andon's bed that I warm!"! Such a thing was enough to make father go in such a mood that Felicia herself would be frightened. All of that, was in the palm of her hand...*
*She began to laugh loudly, darkly. A few of the servants glanced, and quickly turned their heads for a reason that she didn't understand until it showed itself.*
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(all talks of the wedding, and no newlyweds...so I think it is time that they should make an appearance. The bride's name is Amelia...)
Well well, aren't you the cutest. I think you are my favorite new sister-in-law.
*The blushing bride smiles adoring at her husband. Fingers intertwined, and under the flickers of chandlier lights, their two golden wedding bands seems to be infinitely connected. Her usual midnight veil of silken hair gives remarkable hints of violet and saphire brilliance. Yet her darken eyes seems somewhat coldeer against the warm light. Her ruby lips curl into a gentle smile.*
I hope you are enjoying the ball and the celebration. We must be off now.
*hand in hand with her husband, the couple exit to the courtyard*
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*Claudia emerges from her room... She sees her new "sister" and a look of disdain fills her face...* "Can I help you? I do belive that it is normal course for the bride to be at her own party... *Her eyes are suspicious...* Of course, I was just about to dress for the party... The knights will be returning any minute... and my Owein will be with them... *A faraway look krept into Claudia's eyes...* If you will excuse me? *Claudia makes as if to leave, but something is holding her in place.*
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*The girl stopped where she was and stood in the empty corridor she was in. It was quiet, not that it was unusual, but eerie still. Her breath caught in her throat and she continued slowly down the corridor, taking light steps to avoid the unknown fear that held her breath. Slowly, she took step for step.
Though she was used to the silence, cold shivers kept going down her spine. It might just be the realization of her now held power. She never knew power, so maybe this was how it felt. But... She knew coldness and horrible things done, and it didn't feel like this. That's all the power really was, so that couldn't be it... But the wedding. Her brother was now married. Another sister. That's all she needed. Probably someone worse than the "countess"... Though that seemed like an unachievable thing for anyone.
Gulping down her breath, she returned to her normal pace. It was probably nothing. Probably just a breeze...*
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"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm. "--Colette
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