Re: AtMC – Recuperation (open)

by **Benedict Marsten** Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:22 pm

Lady Corrine Marsten wrote:Corrine beams glowingly to see Ben arrive, though her eyes quickly scan over him for injuries as she sweeps over to him. She keeps herself restrained, only taking his hands and kissing his cheek.

An emotional public display will not look good for me as a ruler.

"
I am glad you are alright,"
she says to Ben, gratefully, squeezing his hands.

He squeezes back and returns the kiss on the cheek. Holding his battle fueled, blood pumping urges in check.

"
I am fine as are our men. You had an escort correct?"
His tone a bit fatherly in its concern, but his face reveals how truly happy he is to see his lady wife.

Loreia wrote:Loreia smiles with relief to see Ben return safe with no more than a few scratches. It fades just as quickly. With an marked absence of color in her voice, she adds, "
I s'pose you can call this whole campaign an overwhelmin' success, nevermind the ones who got away."

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We have a plan to help deal with survivors, Loreia. That is for later."

Kevan Lyras wrote:"
Ben, glad to see you without a dent!"
Kevan shouts with a smile, as his Lord approached, as the tension he felt for most of the day finally subsided.

Seeing Kevan relax he gives him a cheerful smile. "
Yes we can be at ease now. At least for some time hopefully. You have done House Marsten a great service, Ser Kevan. You all have."

Ben looked around at the many different faces under the tent. Those here to earn trust, those here to gain future allies and those hear for coin. "
House Marsten thanks you all! We have mighty friends indeed."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:37 pm

"
Of course I had an escort, though apparently not enough. I will have more guards on the way home. I came to offer my praise, and to ensure that those to whom we promised spoils get their fair share,"
Corrine answers, emphasising the word "
fair"
, to indicate she meant making sure the mercenaries didn't take too much.

by **Baelon Drakeson** Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:47 pm

Baelon rides into the camp, having been delayed briefly when one of the Bloodrider's horses threw a shoe - thankfully one of the Dulver smiths was still in the area and was able to reshoe the horse with little ado.

Hearing Lady Corrine's comment, he dismounts and says:
"
The best spoils are knowing that you and your people will be safe and secure. Do you think you will encourage settlers to develop this area, now that the clans have been driven out?"

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:58 pm

"
Of course, Ser Baelon,"
Corrine replies, releasing Ben's hands, her manner becoming more formal. "
Safety of House Marsten and our smallfolk is paramount. I do intend to encourage settlers. No sense in leaving the land bare when it could be productive."

by **Baelon Drakeson** Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:05 pm

"
They'll be safe enough, for now - probably best to build up your forces though - they'll be back in time, and there may be other threats in the meantime."

He shakes his head as if trying to dispel dark thoughts.

"
In the meantime though, there is much to celebrate. We mustn't lose sight of that, as well."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:21 pm

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Indeed. A celebration is in order,"
Corrine agrees. "
I wish to congratulate the men personally, and ensure the mercenaries don't make off with more than their due. I will then need a few extra guards to escort me back to the castle. Any volunteers?"

by **Benedict Marsten** Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:32 pm

Ben simply grins devilishly at her. "
I would be happy to escort you around camp and home again when things are in order, my lady."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:36 am

Benedict Marsten wrote:Ben simply grins devilishly at her. "
I would be happy to escort you around camp and home again when things are in order, my lady."

Corrine gives her husband a warm smile.

"
Thank you, my lord. Let us get moving."

She gives the others respectful nods;

"
This is a momentous day for us. Please feast with us tonight, in celebration. In the meantime, I shall not take up any more of your time. I am sure there is much you wish to get on with."

She follows Ben away from the tent.

by **Loreia** Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:18 pm

"
Huh, there she goes. Our work ends, mostly, an' hers begins."

Waiving her disappointment, Loreia brightens up, connecting the anticipated celebration to success of the day's efforts, counting its blessings. "
You're right though, and I look forward to the drinks to our handy-won battles, an' to your health, Ser Kevan. Tonight, wine, pork an' song! Just don't ask me to sing, please. I've already sang enough to keep the realm till next summer."

by **Ser Jorah Holt** Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:37 pm

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Better you sing than me. Our men would be surrendering to our prisoners after one verse."

by **Kevan Lyras** Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:53 pm

Kevan cannot help im self, bursting into laughter. "
Do not worry my friends, we have professional singers back at Hartshorn, so none of you has to embarass himself!"
He pads Ser Jorah on the shoulder. "
As Ser Benedict said, Ser Markus is in charge of rounding up the survivors fleeing, so we should move back to our castle, where we have beer and food to offer for all participants.... and singers as well!"

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