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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 20:27 Post #961 |
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She leaned back just a little, closer to Morcant and the tent, without answering directly. Was he absolutely sure about this man? |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 20:29 Post #962 |
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'If you lay a finger on her, I'll rondhouse kick you into next week, got that?' Cuhelyn held out both his hands. 'Easy, bro, I wasn't going to attempt anything.' He made a low bow in Essylt's direction. 'Shall we, my lady?' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 20:33 Post #963 |
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She shrugged off the uneasy feeling and drew closer. This talk with Gwyddien could never be long, she reasoned. Until then, she'd probably be best off with this guy. 'Alright.' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 20:35 Post #964 |
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Morcant disappeared back into Gwyddien's tent after a final glance at Cuhelyn. If anything went wrong, he'd do him an injury, brother or no. 'I'm guessing you've had enough of some of our lesser refined brothers,' Cuhelyn said to Essylt, 'so we'll leave them be. Had enough food or are ya still hungry?' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 20:38 Post #965 |
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Gwyddien stared at Morcant from under his eyebrows. 'Is she safe?' 'Oh, I had quite enough,' Essylt answered. 'Eh...you're not really brothers, are you?' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 20:42 Post #966 |
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'With Cuhelyn, yes. I can trust him, but I'm not sure about Elgued.' Morcant shrugged his shoulders. 'I'll stay awake tonight. Where did you plan to bring her after she's given us information?' 'Nah, not bloodwise anyway. Though most of us have known each other since boyhood. It creates a bond, you know, calling each other brothers? And when you're in our line of work, you need something to bind you together.' Cuhelyn glanced sideways at Essylt. 'Is that all you've got for clothes?' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 20:45 Post #967 |
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'Where did you plan to bring her?' he retorded sharply. 'Tell me of your plan, man. I'm assuming you've enough wit to have thought something out by now.' She glanced down. 'Yes. I did not have my cloak when your brother snatched me away.' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 20:49 Post #968 |
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'It was a spur of the moment decision,' Morcant growled defensively. 'I didn't exactly know this was how it was going to turn out, did I?' He scowled at Gwyddien and crossed his arms in front of his chest. 'My plan was simple, get the girl to us out of the influence of those stinking Romans and blackmail her father with her presence here. If need be, I'll dig her a shelter with my bare hands,' he added. 'Hm.' Cuhelyn scratched his head and beckoned her. 'Here, this way. I've got some extra furs in my tent you could use. Can't have no sick girl on our hands, what with us being without a doctor and all.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 20:52 Post #969 |
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'I notice you do not have her tied up,' the man said, cocking his head. 'Did she go with you willingly? She appeared afraid of you.' Morcant might have thought of that, Essylt thought as she followed this Cuhelyn warily to another tent and halting before she was close to the entrance. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 20:56 Post #970 |
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'I had her tied at first, but I thought it wasn't of any use. I can run faster than she can, anyway. So I told her that if she'd do as I say, I'd bring her back after the Romans were gone from Two Lakes, then she agreed not to try and escape in the meantime.' Cuhelyn noticed she wasn't quite comfortable around him still. Well, couldn't blame her. She was a striking beauty, though, like pristine snow. 'Wait here, I'll be back in a jiffy.' He dived inside his tent and dragged a couple of furs from his bed. Why Morcant hadn't thought of giving her extra clothes was beyond him, it really was quite chilly. But then, his esteemed brother had never been much of a ladies' man. |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:00 Post #971 |
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Gwyddien raised his eyebrows. 'That's very compliant of her.' 'Thank you, um, Cuhelyn,' she said after he had pressed a heavy fur in her arms. She wrapped it around her shoulders and it embraced her body like a warm and gentle thing. 'I have been cold all the way.' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:04 Post #972 |
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'Well, it may have helped that I gave her the choice to be carried off unconsciously,' Morcant shrugged. 'Idiot Morcant,' Cuhelyn sniffed. 'And then they say something of my lady-skills. Oh well. Let's go sit over there.' He pointed at a small, unoccupied fire. They'd be away from his brothers, but warm nonetheless. |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:07 Post #973 |
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'I'm glad you showed some sensitivity in that aspect,' he grunted. 'That girl is not a sturdy townswoman. Surely you have seen this with your own eyes.' She sat down next to him, not exactly close though she did not really believe that he would hurt her. With the furs covering most of her body, she felt strangely more secure. 'Is it true you stalked a girl?' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:14 Post #974 |
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'Quite.' Morcant shook his head. 'But this is better than being married off to an old Roman swine.' 'And who are you to decide?' Gwyddien wanted to know. 'Someone with more national feelings than her old man, that's for sure.' 'I wouldn't call it stalking,' Cuhelyn defended himself. 'She was walking through the woods one day, all alone, and I got curious. Followed her for a bit, then she started cutting into her arms and I got worried she may of done something stupid, so I introduced myself to her.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:17 Post #975 |
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'He has the right to decide the fate of his daughter, Morcant. As opposed to you...Unless you intend to marry her yourself, there's little about that you can do. I don't intend to allow you to keep her until all the Romans have cleared of. It may take years.' 'Oh. That is unusual.' She glanced around. The other men were seen through the trees, and she thought they might be casting glanced at them. 'Do they wish to harm me? For who I am?' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:23 Post #976 |
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'At least until they're out of Two Lakes, then,' Morcant countered, but Gwyddien shook his head. 'Not even that. She'll give us her information and depending on what comes out of it, we either send her back straightaway, or a message to her father with our demands. When he met those, she'll be returned to him none the worse for wear.' He shook his head. 'Whatever.' He wasn't happy with it, but if Gwyddien yelled, they all came running. 'Nah, they just want to get it on with you, so to say. But that's all big talk, you know?' The words were out of his mouth before he realized it probably wasn't entirely proper. Cuhelyn coughed. 'Well, you may want to look out for Elgued, but I've a hunch Morcant's gonna trash him sooner or later for his remarks, so you'll probably have nothing to fear.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:27 Post #977 |
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'Now get back to your prisoner. Cuhelyn is a good man, but too rough for her, he'll probably make her shut down as a closed gate. Try to treat her with the proper respect, Morcant. She's a chieftain's daughter.' 'I hope so,' Essylt muttered, leaning forward to feel the warmth of the flames on her face. Her fear for this man had drifted away like the smoke that curled up to the sky. 'Thank you for saying that.' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:31 Post #978 |
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'I don't care,' he muttered under his breath as he walked out of the tent, 'she's just a child.' And hardly frail, he had to admit, his fingers touching the wound she had delivered him. Morcant walked around camp until he found Essylt sitting with Cuhelyn. '...don't mention it,' he heard the man say. Morcant cleared his throat to announce his arrival. |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:34 Post #979 |
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She looked up in time to see that his face was set in a dissatisfied way. Had he and the other man argued - about her? Essylt did not like it when he became grim; she'd witnessed his moods during her forced journey with him and they scared her. She quickly moved aside to make room for him by the fire, bringing herself closer to Cuhelyn. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:37 Post #980 |
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'Ah, brother, got a good verbal lashing from yonder old man, did ya?' 'Cuhelyn,' Morcant grated, 'shut up.' He turned to Essylt. 'You'll be home soon,' he told her. 'If your information is sufficient, perhaps even in a couple of days. If not, it depends on how quick your father meets our demands.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:39 Post #981 |
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She felt herself turn suddenly as glowing as the fire before them. She even managed to look up right into his face without blinking or looking to a point past his head. 'Honestly? That is....I mean, thank you! That's a relief.' |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:45 Post #982 |
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'Don't thank me, thank Gwyddien,' Morcant shrugged and set himself down, staring into the fire. 'Ah... I think I'll go see if Elgued has spawned another head yet,' Cuhelyn said hastily and got up. 'See y'around, Essylt.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:47 Post #983 |
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'No, you don't have to -' He was gone before she could finish her words, leaving her alone again with Morcant. She shifted awkwardly. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:47 Post #984 |
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'Made a friend, have you?' he grunted. |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:48 Post #985 |
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'He was kind to me,' she said. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:49 Post #986 |
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'I'm glad, or I would've reached down his throat and pulled his heart out.' Morcant stretched his legs towards the fire, scowling at the flames for a while. 'I uh, I suppose I should apologize for spiriting you away like that.' |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:52 Post #987 |
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She glanced sideways, between the coarse hairs on the fur. He looked highly uncomfortable, or was that just the fire? He hadn't show much regret before. 'I can't quite say that it's okay,' she muttered. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:54 Post #988 |
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'I know. But I just wanted it said. Did Cuhelyn give you those furs?' he asked then, quickly changing the subject. |
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| Marieke | 18 Apr 2010, 21:56 Post #989 |
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'Yes.' She turned her eyes to the safest place again, into the flames. 'I have been cold so long and he said you couldn't have me fall ill. And, I suppose he wanted to...help me feel a bit more comfortable.' The fur covered her up nearly from her neck to her feet. |
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| Sonja | 18 Apr 2010, 21:58 Post #990 |
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'He's good at that, Cuhelyn is. Strange fellow, has the brains of a peanut but more social skills than the rest of us combined.' Morcant gave a short laugh, but mentally scolded himself. He should've thought of it himself, first thing as they arrived. 'Tonight you can sleep in my tent, I'll sit outside to keep watch.' |
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