[D2, EN] Rude Awakening (closed)

[Benedict Marsten]

Midge, a small wisp of a fellow, was surprised by the appearance of his liege Lady and her odd request to find Lord Marsten. As soon as he found the chance he snuck to Lady Ellien's room. There he informed, the drowsy young noble girl, of the odd situation. She rewarded him with a peck on the cheek and a groat.

It did not take Ellie long to find her brother. If he was upset he would throw himself into his work. She quietly made her way into the Marsten command tent. A lamp burned on the large oak table, who's surface was devoid of open space. There in a matching oak high backed chair sat Ben, his head slumped onto his arms upon the table. The empty jug of rum turned over carelessly next to him.

Ben chased Corrine around the table in their remote cabin, her belly full with child. The pair both laughing and short of breath. She begged him to not tickle her more or she would wet herself. As he finally caught her and embraced her from behind,... he slipped from over the bulwark of his ship... right into the COLD water!

"
What the fuck!"
Ben sits up more than a little disoriented, water dripping from his hair and already red and irritated eyes. In a matter of seconds he recognizes his whereabouts. Turning to the movement in his peripheral he spots Ellie set the bucket on the ground and stand before him her hand on her hip.

Ellie gives him a moment before she launches into him. "
What in the hell have you done, you horse's arse? Why does Corrine not know where you are at this hour? Do you know she has guards out looking for you? Could you be any stupider? You have everything a man could have ever wanted, a loving wife, beautiful child, and a great life."


Ben simply slumps forward, his head in his hands.

Ellie tries to remain firm, failing. "
Damn it ... Ben ... it will be ok."


She moves in and hugs him. Her small arms pulling him into her chest. She lays her head on top of his and rocks gently, the same as he has done to her many times over the years.

The two sway softly for sometime in the quiet of the night. Ben is the first to stir. Raising his head to look at his young sister. Wise beyond her years. All this time he has spent keeping her safe, but only now he realizes she has been doing the same fro him.

"
Ellie, thank you."


She merely gives him a crooked grin and punches his shoulder. "
Come on lets get you back to your wife. She is probably worried."