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May 22, 2006 19:05:07 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 22, 2006 19:05:07 GMT -5
"Saluto,bellus domina." Dravin said Latin with an inviting tone, taking Xiao Qiao's hand and kissing it lightly, a roughish grin on his face. Dravin's bluish red hair slid down as he leaned forward.
"I am General Dravin: Head Knight of Geshtain, and I am at your service m'lady." Dravin said in introduction, his voice smooth and fluid with a carefully executed Roman accent.
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May 22, 2006 19:12:09 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 22, 2006 19:12:09 GMT -5
Xiao Qiao blushed a little. This man was very sweet. Thanking him Xiao had rubbed her hand through her silky hair.
[pink]Why thank you General Dravin. I did not expect to get this much treatment. You truly are a sweet man.[/pink]
Xiao smiled sweetly at him. [/size][/center]
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May 22, 2006 19:13:15 GMT -5
Post by Geshtian on May 22, 2006 19:13:15 GMT -5
Geshtian looked up at the young woman. "Welcome Xiao Qiao, I believe you will find this land to your liking. Now tell me, what is it that brought you here?"
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May 22, 2006 19:16:01 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 22, 2006 19:16:01 GMT -5
Lady Xiao turned to Geshtian and bowed to him. He seemed very ambitious and strong. An ambition is what she usually liked to find in lords.
[pink]Ah my lord. I came here because I have heard of your power and might. I was very eager and I decided to join.[/pink]
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May 22, 2006 19:19:15 GMT -5
Post by Geshtian on May 22, 2006 19:19:15 GMT -5
"Very well then my lady, welcome to your new home. Dravin, why don't you show Xiao around the palace."
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May 22, 2006 19:19:38 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 22, 2006 19:19:38 GMT -5
Dravin smiled back her and bowed slightly, pushing his cloak to the side as he stepped back. He walked to the Geshtain's side to a flanking position. Standing at Geshtain's right hand as he sat upon the Iron throne. Dravin stood at formal attention as he father engaged the lady in dialog, remaining silent.
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May 22, 2006 19:23:38 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 22, 2006 19:23:38 GMT -5
Xiao Qiao nodded slightly at both her lord and General Dravin. They were both very kind men. This was her new home and she was glad to be apart of the family. Going to find a nearby chair she sat down in it, her hands on her lap. She awaited further orders.
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May 22, 2006 19:33:09 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 22, 2006 19:33:09 GMT -5
"Your will be done, Father." Dravin said crisply, then saluting. He stepped down and went over to Xiao Qiao.
"Lady Qiao, allow me to arrange for you a room befitting your station here in the Palace. When it suits you, I shall give you the grand tour of the City, as well as bring you up to speed on current operations." The General spoke in his most inviting tone.
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May 22, 2006 19:44:55 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 22, 2006 19:44:55 GMT -5
Xiao Qiao took Dravin's hand just to help herself pull out of the seat. Smiling she gave a thimbs up.
Thank you. A room..would be nice.
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May 22, 2006 19:51:57 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 22, 2006 19:51:57 GMT -5
Dravin took the ladies hand and escorted her down the hallway.
"I shall have you assigned to a nice tower room, so you may enjoy the finest view of the new Utopia!" Dravin began.
Together they walked up stairs and hallways to the former tower room of the old Song Prefect. Dravin opened the door for her and let her pass inside. The room was almost like the former lady left it, save all signs of Song office were removed. "I shall make sure you have ladies in waiting. In the morning you may join me at my barrack command room for the daily briefing. I am sure you realize that there is a lot of work to do. Our conflict with Song is far from over." Dravin explained to her. He bowed again, flashed a sly smile and left the room.
"If you will excuse me, I have military business to attend to."
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May 22, 2006 20:05:47 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 22, 2006 20:05:47 GMT -5
Xiao had thanked him once again. When he walked out she waved him good bye. Hearing a knock on the door she said come in. When the door opened she saw nine ladies in white robes. Smiling she greeted them with much kindness.
[pink]Oh hello. You must be the ladies in waiting.[/pink]
Oh yes my lady. We are here to ponder to your every need. Please tell us what you need this instant.
[pink]Well I am a bit hungry.[/pink]
At that moment one of the ladies went out and had fetched her a pear. Looking up Xiao smiled. She could get used to this. Standing up to her feet she began walking to the door. The ladies in waiting followed. Smiling Xiao walked out the palace with the ladies in waiting. She went to go get her troops. She had a little hunting to do.
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May 25, 2006 4:58:33 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 25, 2006 4:58:33 GMT -5
One of Dravin's officers arrived at Lady Xiao Qiao's room and left a letter for her.
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May 25, 2006 20:42:36 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 25, 2006 20:42:36 GMT -5
General Dravin had returned to Yong Chang with Guan Zhou. After he set Guan up with a room after some formalities, Dravin retreated to his study.
Entering the room he took his cloak and gloves off and sat in the padded chair. He took his boots off one by one and then put his feet up on his desk. Leaning back in his chair he put his hands behind his head and sighed heavily. Dravin was wore out. He had been all over the land these past weeks preparing, building, meeting, commanding, killing.
Dravin had earned some much needed rest....
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May 26, 2006 6:20:46 GMT -5
Post by Xiao Qiao on May 26, 2006 6:20:46 GMT -5
Lady Xiao came walking very happily into the palace. This time she was not alone. Her dear friend Sun Shang Xiang came with her since they had met while hunting. Seeing the messanger Miss Xiao read the note General Dravin had sent her. Blushing a little she was about to leave to her position when Dravin came into the door. He looked very weary and tired and she quickly ran up and hugged him. Giggling she blushed a little and began to speak.
General Dravin! I am truly sorry that I did not come sooner. I was out hunting when I ran into my friend Sun Shang Xiang. How was your trip?
After speaking she gave him a kiss on the cheek for grattitude since he had been so kind to her.
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May 26, 2006 12:38:42 GMT -5
Post by Vice-General Dravin on May 26, 2006 12:38:42 GMT -5
Dravin shifted uncomfortably, embarrassed for he was not use to such affection.
"...It is quite alright my dear. I have come back for a short rest. The preparations have had me stretched thin lately." Dravin said with a weak smile, his face thin from lack of sleep.
Dravin took Xiao's hand and kissed it lightly.
"We shall have to get together for dinner soon, after I rest. With any luck we can dine together over the victory table...." Spoke Dravin, his voice compelling, yet weary.
Off he went to rest, for these past weeks he had had little to no sleep.
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