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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 8:48:59 GMT -5
Lord Hightower holds a large feast to celebrate his return. Sitting at the high table are Anthony, Lara, Joss, Sapphire, Michael, His new and silent wife, Lord Garnet, His brother Brice, and his other brother Mox, Finn Varner, and Mariya Rowan.
Everyone else are seated at the long tables filling the hall.
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 8:56:39 GMT -5
Finn looked nervous. He was wearing the reverse of his usual colors. A black doublet with white trim, and a white half cape with black scroll work. His dagger rested on his belt. Finn struggle to avoid repeatedly touching the angry looking red scar that crossed his brow to his cheek, barely missing the eye itself.
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 9:06:25 GMT -5
Mariya sat quietly in her place. She didn't understand why she had been seated at the top table and the fact that she was thus visible to everyone made her fidget despite her best efforts not to.
She was dressed in a long gown with wide skirts and sleeves, all golden yellow silk, with silvery lining and white lace filling in the bodice.
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 9:21:26 GMT -5
Finn smiled at Mariya reassuringly. He nodded at the Hightower children, and smiled warmly at Anthony.
"Joss," he whispered, "Sorry I missed your party."
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 9:35:44 GMT -5
Joss looked at Finn and said, "To be honest did not much expect you."
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 9:38:34 GMT -5
Finn just smiled at the perceived snub. "My recent situation has convinced me of the need to live life a little more urgently, and make more friends in the time given. Before, I may not have made an appearance, but after the fact I feel regret about not being there."
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 9:48:19 GMT -5
Joss replied, "I fear there a great deal more people who regret there way through life. It seems to be a common human theme."
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 9:52:46 GMT -5
"Just so," Finn agreed before turning away to another Hightower brother, "Anthony, how is Runt? Did he make it?"
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 9:56:54 GMT -5
Anthony nodded, and glanced at his father quickly, "He is well." He mumbles softly beneath his breath.
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 9:59:44 GMT -5
Finn smiled, and whispered back, "I am pleased to hear it. I hope he has earned himself a place by the fire, and maybe a chance to breed."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 10:00:00 GMT -5
Mariya smiled nervously back at Finn for the sake of politeness then whispered to Lara "Why are Finn and I at the top table? We're not family."
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 10:05:53 GMT -5
Lara said, in a too loud voice, "Finn is here because my father is grateful, and you are here because my father thinks the two of you are engaged."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 10:17:40 GMT -5
Mariya giggled nervously and wondered why Lara didn't know how to whisper.
"Oh. Yes. I suppose we are. I just wondered. I'm not used to sitting at the top table."
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 10:41:04 GMT -5
Finn smiled, and whispered back, "I am pleased to hear it. I hope he has earned himself a place by the fire, and maybe a chance to breed." Anthony nodded fiercely, then studied his plate again in silence.
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Post by The Smith on Aug 13, 2012 10:41:38 GMT -5
Mariya giggled nervously and wondered why Lara didn't know how to whisper. "Oh. Yes. I suppose we are. I just wondered. I'm not used to sitting at the top table." Lara sighed, "Its weird feeling all the eyes on you."
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