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Nov 7, 2018 13:44:04 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 13:44:04 GMT -8
She leans back in her chair.
“I think a better question would be will Nestrim. As soon as the house is finished as far as I am concerned you can come as often as you like. We’ll have to ask Luke, but Im sure he would be happy to have your help.” She looks around as if expecting him to materialize.
“He must be sleeping in. Or just enjoying the solitude.”
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Nov 7, 2018 13:53:44 GMT -8
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 13:53:44 GMT -8
"I think Rabbit and him are talking. Did you and Anglerond work things out? Is it official yet?."She seems excited by what news there might be about that. Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 14:16:39 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 14:16:39 GMT -8
The wide grin returns to her face.
“Honestly, we didn’t do much talking. But I would assume so. I did leave him in my bed.” She winks at her.
“Will he need any sort of official title?” She cocks her head in question.
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Nov 7, 2018 15:07:16 GMT -8
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 15:07:16 GMT -8
She shrugs ”Not specifically, not unless you want to give him a position or marry him. I mean if he becomes my brother that would be great but not sure if that is what you two want.
He doesn’t have any lands or titles anymore. All of that was stripped from him when he left the Rangers, so it’s not like there are any requirements for you. Although some noble families may not let him in and you would have to leave him at the door like any servant.."She looks up, as if she is expecting someone. Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 15:13:49 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 15:13:49 GMT -8
Her eyes go big then anger leaks into her features.
“Why would he loose his lands and titles for leaving the Rangers?” She closes her eyes andtakes a deep breath through her nose. When she opens them she seems a bit calmer.
“Lets back up a bit. What exactly did he loose? How much land and which titles? The way I see it he’s traded one service for another. I don’t see why he would have been cast out.” She pauses again.
“I was given to understand that he wasn’t of noble blood.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 15:37:42 GMT -8
Alluvian looks worried she might have said too much. ”I am not sure how much I am supposed to say. What I can say is that he was not born noble, nor was he raised noble or used the power of being a noble. He has always been who you ser, just you get and brasher.
However, he earned many awards, lands and rights when he served as a bodyguard to my aunt. He used those titles to elevate his wife and children to nobility so they could live within the household. He never once accepted it for himself though, no matter how often My aunt, or even my father and mother pushed him after she died.
When you join the rangers it is for life. The rangers support themselves through forest taxes and raiding. The oath is for life, upon pain of being cast out. Once he gave up his position in the rangers, they get to keep his lands, titles and wealth and it goes towards the rangers. The rangers are supposed to be for those who have given up elven society until their dying day, it is incredibly rare to forsake that. Especially with how much esteem his fellow rangers had for him, they consider him worse than a traitor. They are still stunned by it.."She looks worried again. Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 16:49:37 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 16:49:37 GMT -8
Most of the anger drains from her and she just looks annoyed.
“So he wouldn’t appreciate me fighting for something he never really wanted to begin with.” She sighs heavily.
“I have all these people around me sacrificing everything for me and it’s damn uncomfortable, and a whole lot of pressure.” She looks up at Alluvian, a bit tired.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 17:44:46 GMT -8
Alluvian turns to face Key, a serious look belying her age. ”Sister, I want you to understand this is not meant in any negative way, but I feel I need to make something clear to you.
It is patronizing and infantilizing people when you wring your hands about their sacrifice. It was their choice, they wanted to do this. They choose to follow you and think whatever they do for you is greater than what they had.
She purses her lips for a moment, ”I think the difference is I grew up around this, and those who offer their fealty. You made it clear they didn't have go through with it, they did it anyways, they are loyal to you. You are assuming you know better for them, then they know themselves. I know you don't mean that. Just realize the immensity they give, and respond by being loyal and true to them. That is worthy of what they do."Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 18:18:39 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 18:18:39 GMT -8
Key goes pink with embarrassment.
“Your right.” She drops her gaze to her hands not sure what else to say.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 20:51:06 GMT -8
Alluvian reaches out and takes her sister's hand in her own. ”There is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed or feel bad about. How would you know otherwise? I have been tutored in how to rule since I was born. People have been at my command since before I could make words. Maybe I see things wrongly, but it is the world you are in now. I love you, and I promise to be always truthful with you, and kind about it when I can. I ask you do the same to me... always truth."
Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 21:19:20 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 21:19:20 GMT -8
Key looks up and takes Alluvian’s hand.
“I promise and thank you.” Her shoulders relax a bit.
“There is just so much to learn. I feel like I’ve been thrown in a river without knowing how to swim, and on top of it all Ive been expected to win a race.” She laughs.
“Im going to need dailey lessons.”
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Nov 7, 2018 21:37:11 GMT -8
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 7, 2018 21:37:11 GMT -8
Alluvian smiles. ”I will be here, plus Nestrim, Rabbit and even Anglerond’s. The key isn’t learning everything it’s knowing who to listen to.
Luke and Jack are probably your best common sense voices though.”
Alluvian
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Nov 7, 2018 22:13:33 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 7, 2018 22:13:33 GMT -8
She smiles.
“Wise beyond your years. How did you get that way?” She takes a pastry from her plate playfully.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 8, 2018 4:54:11 GMT -8
She raises an eyebrow. ”All I can do is regurgitate facts, or know who to go to so I can do that. I still don't understand boys... or girls on a personal level, I get cranky when tired, and some days I just want to go play in the garden. I am definitely not as wise as you think, just educated in very specific subjects.”
Alluvian
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Nov 8, 2018 5:50:43 GMT -8
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Post by Keyleth on Nov 8, 2018 5:50:43 GMT -8
Key chews quietly for a moment.
“I think boys will always be one of lifes great mysteries. Im not sure I’ll know any more than I do now when Im on my deathbed. As for women... I guess we’re all complicated.” She orders another plate of pastries and pushes the plate to the middle of the table and gestures to Alluvian to take one.
“I can’t wait for the house in Kokand to be done. Im looking forward to seeing you more.”
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