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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:12:51 GMT
"Of course, your Highness. Everyone does."
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 22:14:18 GMT
He shifted, slightly uncomfortable. I really hoped they just knew me as 'the prince' and forgot my name by now... He glanced out to the hills past her, eyes flicking back to hers. "By any chance, does your falcon have a name?"
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:15:43 GMT
"I've named him Arthur. I recently bought him and he's still in training."
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 22:19:28 GMT
He felt himself smile. It was almost foreign. "That's nice. I wish the royal falcons had names."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:25:33 GMT
"They don't have names? How do they know when they're being commanded if there're other falcons around?" Eliza asked, finding herself growing curious.
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 22:27:18 GMT
"I think they all respond to specific whistles. But no names, never. I don't know why."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:32:46 GMT
"That's odd." Eliza fell silent for a moment but curiosity got the best of her and she spoke up. "Your Highness, if I may ask you... What is it like in the castle?"
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 22:43:05 GMT
He glanced at her, surprised she would ask that. "It's a very big place. And certainly boring. The nobles are all off in their own little dream world of riches and good food. They never think about how hard it must be to live over the walls. They take everything for granted. All they do is sleep and eat and gossip about who-knows-what."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:45:13 GMT
Eliza looked at him in surprise. "You would speak against your own family? I knew the nobles were like that, but I wouldn't expect you to speak ill of them."
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 22:49:48 GMT
He slapped a hand over his mouth, pale skin flushing. "Ah... I think you've noticed that I have a tendency to say things without thinking much."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 22:51:45 GMT
"I suppose I have, your Highness." Eliza glanced at him nervously. "If I'm bothering you, you may dismiss me now."
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Post by Rain on Nov 16, 2014 23:03:12 GMT
"Of course, dear," Mrs. Smith replied, a bit confused. "It's almost time for dinner. I suppose you're welcome to stay unless you've got somewhere to be." (Dear gosh I completely forgot to respond) "Uh, I do have to leave, actually." She shot an apologetic glance to Russell. "I'll come back tomorrow so you can… check on the horse." |
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 23:06:44 GMT
Russell looked crestfallen but nodded. "Yes, please come back tomorrow," he told her, his voice slightly pleading. "I'll be...here..."
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Post by Rain on Nov 16, 2014 23:07:33 GMT
"I will. Can't have the horse sick, can we?" She briskly patted his shoulder and left.
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 23:11:17 GMT
Russell waved halfheartedly and went to help Mrs. Smith do the cooking.
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 23:14:03 GMT
"Actually, I'm rather enjoying having conversation with someone... thoughtful. But if you feel at all uncomfortable, you may leave without my dismissal. I give you permission."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 23:17:26 GMT
Eliza hesitated, realizing he meant her. "Could you tell me more about the castle? I mean...what do you do during the day?" she asked cautiously, glancing at the guards near them.
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 23:20:13 GMT
"Before I answer, excuse me for a moment." He turned around and stared at the guards, speaking in a voice as curt and commanding as he could muster. "You are dismissed." As they left, he turned back to her. "Oh, the castle. Well, during the day, I get my lessons. History and the arts and language studies and warfare and such, all to prepare me to become King one day. And music, I learn to play many instruments. Mostly when lessons are done I go riding or I just stay in my bedroom and draw."
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Post by Silaluk on Nov 16, 2014 23:23:25 GMT
Eliza watched the guards leave. It's almost like he read my mind... "Sounds interesting. I was lucky enough to get lessons from my father when I was younger."
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Post by Copper on Nov 16, 2014 23:31:50 GMT
"What did he teach you about?"
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