Re: [D6, MA] Consolation (Closed-ish)

by **Benedict Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 4:32 pm

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Your list of skills continue to grow and never cease to amaze me. It was beautiful."
He shakes his head.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 5:28 pm

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Well, I'm glad you liked it."

Her brow furrowed a little in concern;

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I hope it's not going to cost you too much to get your horse and armour back."

by **Benedict Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 7:55 pm

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Hmmm."
He raises his eyebrow questioningly.

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It may be complicated, but hopefully we can find a resolution."
He stares sullenly at the ground.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 8:23 pm

Fool girl. Should not have brought that up.

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I'm sorry, Ben. I should not have mentioned that. Let me know if I can help at all,"
she said, apologetically.

by **Benedict Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 9:06 pm

He shakes off his somberness. "
Its alright. Its not the loss that bothers me. Its the thought of not getting my horse back. She and I have been companions for a long time."
He smiles at her.

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She too came to me from Hartshorn."
He winks at her.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 9:32 pm

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Really? That's nice. I'm sure you'll get her back. And remember, I'll do what I can to help if you need it."

by **Benedict Marsten** Mon May 25, 2015 11:56 pm

He shrugs it off. "
No need to worry yourself. How about more interesting matters shall I pick you up at your tent or would it be better to meet you there? Like I said I am a loss in theses situations."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 12:03 am

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We can meet just outside, and walk in together, the three of us. I shall try to pick us outfits that look good together,"
she replied, and an excited smile spread across her face. "
I'm looking forward to it. Bartheld parties are renowned!"

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 2:03 am

He lips purse, his nose crinkling. "
Renown for their notoriety from what I have heard."
He waves it off humorously.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 2:06 am

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You never know, you might have fun,"
she offered, with a glint in her eye."

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 2:37 am

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Oh I am sure I will with you. Just how much is the question. Its a slippery slope. And I have to be on my best behavior now, you know."
He turns his nose into the air, parodying a proper noble.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 2:45 am

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Of course,"
she replied, with a parody of a sage nod. "
Your very best behaviour, my Lord Protector!"

She shifted herself over so that she was sat in his lap, her arms around his shoulders.

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Speaking of which, I have some good news. Lord Tully has agreed to allow us to have our public ceremony at Riverrun, as long as Lord Arryn gives his approval. So, if all goes well, we could be officially married in about two weeks!"

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 2:54 am

He wraps his arm around her waist to support her and hold her close. His eyes growing large at her words his smile stretching the limits of his lips. "
That is great news! Who knows? Who have you told? How will we put it together. Are you sure here and now is what you want? I do."
For a brief moment he sounds like Ellie, as he squeezes her tight. "
Wait... have you told Lady Isobel yet?"
His expression diminishing a little.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 3:10 am

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Well, Dunstan and everyone in the Great Hall at the time would have heard, so that is basically our betrothal officially announced."

She looked sincerely into his eyes;

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And yes, it is what I want. I don't want to wait and hide any longer than necessary. I intend to assume control of the House officially soon, and I feel those things are best done together."

She did not yet answer his question about Isobel. She didn't want to worry him.

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 3:16 am

He looks at her with amazement in his eyes. He speaks through gritted teeth as if restrained. "
The kisses I would plant on you right now if we were not in public."
Instead he places a chaste kiss on her brow. "
Two weeks!"
His excitement palpable.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 3:22 am

She glances around for a moment, then back at him;

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No-one is paying attention to us. I think we can get away with a sly kiss,"
she suggested, mischeviously, her face mere inches from his own, trailing a finger up his neck and the helix of his ear.

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 12:29 pm

Her closeness and trailing finger crumble his reserve. He pulls her into his lips, a quick but passionate kiss. "
I will never tire of kissing those lips. Its a shame we will be wearing masks all night."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 3:10 pm

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It is a shame, though perhaps then it will be all the better when we finally remove them,"
she suggests, resting her head on his shoulder.

by **Benedict Marsten** Tue May 26, 2015 3:27 pm

He sat gazing off, a look of utter content. He was comforted by her closeness. He sat quietly, his hand rubbing her back and shoulders.Here and now.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Wed May 27, 2015 10:01 pm

After a while of sharing the contented silence, Corrine speaks again;

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I wish my mother wasn't so resistant to our marriage. Speaking with her today was hard. I try to put things in a way that she will like, but it is never good enough. Ser Jon Cobb says she is strict because she loves me and wants to protect me, but it is hard to see that when it just always seems like she is angry."

by **Benedict Marsten** Thu May 28, 2015 2:58 am

Ben listens intently. He begins to gently rock her in his lap. "
Ser Jon may have the way of it. If you were my daughter the king himself would not do. Her anger may not be at you but at herself for feeling she has failed you or ... your father, by letting you fall for someone like ... me. I wish there were something I could do to reassure her. Maybe I should try to talk to her."

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Thu May 28, 2015 3:50 am

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I'm not sure. That seemed to do you good with Baelon. Perhaps it would help. If she knew you, your qualifications, and your devotion, perhaps she might be more accepting."

She looks up through the sunlit leaves a moment.

Or she could eat you alive.

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It is up to you. If you think it will help, then do it. But remember that she is a practical woman, so do not dwell overly much on your feelings. She is unlikely to be swayed by them."

by **Benedict Marsten** Thu May 28, 2015 1:47 pm

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I wish to put her mind ease, but I am not sure it is possible."
He follows her gaze into the tree canopy.

She may crush me. Leopold has warned me against crossing words with her.

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Perhaps I will speak with her tomorrow morning."
A slight shiver runs down his spine.

by **Lady Corrine Marsten** Thu May 28, 2015 2:52 pm

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Very well,"
Corrine agreed. "
If I may offer advice, based on what she said to me earlier, her chief concern is for the standing of the House. If you can offer her assurances that House Marsten will thrive with you as Lord Protector, it may help you to gain ground with her."

by **Benedict Marsten** Thu May 28, 2015 4:45 pm

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Certainly. Your advice is always welcome and expected, my lady."
He ponders her words, humming some unknown song.

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