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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2009 18:58:00 GMT -5
"Well, maybe, but a queen has a certain reputation to maintain. I may be bound by different rules to other women but I do not wish to be licentuous. Besides, I hate sneaking about."
She was still not angry with him and in fact was wishing she didn't ahve to sleep alone that night.
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Post by Erik on Aug 13, 2009 19:05:21 GMT -5
"Oh, a little can't hurt. You're the Queen, after all, and one any man in the realm would be more than willing to spend a night with, even without a royal command. Just after this conversation, I'm bound to have your image in may head for weeks."
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Post by Marie on Aug 14, 2009 6:52:27 GMT -5
She looked at him with interest, unsure whether he was being serious or simply flattering her in the hope of being granted some favour. It crossed her mind that he might know more than he let on about the deaths of Maekar and Roxton. Perhaps she whould refuse to have anything to do with him? And yet, with Selwyn unlikely to pay her compliments in the fiture - not that he had been that way inclined before - was it wrong of her to be pleased by any compliments she was given? She smiled.
"That is flattering but, given our circumstances, I don't think you should even be thinking of me as a woman."
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Post by Erik on Aug 14, 2009 7:39:21 GMT -5
"And why not? That's all any of us are, men and women. One might have more power, others less, but still we are what we are and we still have desires. And no harm ever came of a little desire." His eyes, slowly and obviously, travel up her body as he speaks until they meet her own.
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Post by Marie on Aug 14, 2009 16:44:16 GMT -5
"I'm married," she said, trying to ignore the little shiver that went through her body. "Your kind words are much appreciated but I have a certain duty."
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Post by Erik on Aug 14, 2009 18:30:20 GMT -5
"As do I," Ragnor takes a step forward, keeping his eyes locked with hers, "But such obligations...what does it matter, enjoying oneself a little bit here or there? If no one knows, no one is hurt by it." He reaches up and brushes a strand of hair away from her face. "After all, you've been here, away from your husband for some time. I know it can get rather...lonely, having a large bed, empty except for oneself."
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Post by Marie on Aug 15, 2009 4:45:15 GMT -5
"It's not so bad," Rhaenys lied, tearing her gaze away from him. "A queen must grow used to being alone. My servants know you are here, Lord Ragnor."
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Post by Erik on Aug 15, 2009 15:14:48 GMT -5
"So? They whisper anytime a man and woman are alone together. We had a productive meeting, is all." He draws nearer to her, again lifting his hand up to turn her face toward him. "A Queen may take what she wants, and it is clear what you want just now."
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Post by Marie on Aug 15, 2009 16:07:08 GMT -5
"Is it?" Rhaenys asked, trying to fight her interest. "What do I want then, my lord?"
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Post by Erik on Aug 15, 2009 16:09:38 GMT -5
Ragnor just grins, leaning in to kiss her while his free hand moves to the small of her back.
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Post by Marie on Aug 15, 2009 16:27:03 GMT -5
She let him kiss her for just a moment, enjoying the sensation after so long without kisses, but then she realised who and what she was and jerked her head back.
"Lord Greyjoy! That was uncalled for!"
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Post by Erik on Aug 15, 2009 16:35:40 GMT -5
"I respectfully disagree, it was more than called for. And I can think of a few more things that are, as well."
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Post by Marie on Aug 15, 2009 16:48:36 GMT -5
Her eyes weere clouded with suspicin as she fought back the stirrings of desire.
"That is your opinion. You kissed me, Lord Ragnor. You kissed yoru queen, without her consent. I could have your head for that, if I wished to."
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Post by Erik on Aug 15, 2009 16:52:42 GMT -5
"You certainly could. You would then have to deal with Farwynd, who would not be happy, nor would my peers here in Gulltown. Besides, think of the fun we can have without a beheading." He runs a finger up her thigh. "I imagine it's been some time, after all. You must just be aching, and I can remedy that."
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Post by Marie on Aug 15, 2009 17:06:20 GMT -5
Annoyed that he'd failed to take the hint, she slapped his hand away,. She couldn't pretend to herself that she felt nothing after all this time but she could pretend it to him.
"Enough! You do not touch me without permission," Rhaenys warned. "It would be foolish of me to bed you. How could we ever look at one another again when it came to important matters? I must remain your queen, my lord."
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Hope you all are well and happy.