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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 07:01 AM
It was early in the morning when Meredith had been woken from her chambers. Despite being woken from a deep slumber, her nights rest had been anything but peaceful. For hours she had tossed and turned, afraid of what this next day would bring. “It’s the day my Lady. We have to get you ready.” Her maid said to her as they placed a breakfast tray over her sheets. She refused it, her stomach wouldn’t hold any food today. Soon she was dressed in a beautiful dress that accented her hips. It was green with golden details and inlaid with gemstones. Most likely to show the wealth of her people to the ones that would soon hold her as prisoner. She felt like a trophy, like a price, it made her sick again. Her belonging were packed and loaded into a carriage to bring her to the border. The carriage that would bring her to the border of the country she loved so much. She bit her lip, holding back her emotions. There was no space for that. The drive was long and harsh, it took three hours to reach the border. She got out from the carriage and already saw the one on the other side waiting for her. The agreement had stated that she was to go with them, she would not be allowed to bring anyone. Not even her maid. Her belongings were once again tossed about her, brought to the other side. “Are you sure you will be alright my Lady?” The innocent voice of her maid spoke to her, a hand gently placed on her shoulder. Meredith looked up and gave her a smile, one of those fake ones that she had gotten so good at. “I will be alright Linda. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me.” She would miss Linda, she was a good girl. She turned around, wanting to get this over with. It was like ripping of a bandaid. The moment she stepped her feet over the border she could already feel those the homesickness pulling at her heart. She was leaving her home behind. She did it to protect that very home, but it didn’t make it feel any better.
She entered the strange carriage, with strange people. She kept her chin high, trying to keep the pride to herself and once again they were off. She didn’t even know how long this drive would take, but when she came to the destination. Nothing would be the same anymore..
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 07:18 AM
Damien was up before the sun had even decided it would rise. By the time the sun did decide to appear over the trees of his kingdom, Damien was dressed in his traditional white and black suit. He stared out the window, the dark clouds of the morning proving that no sun would be rising today. Damien smirked, his harsh cold eyes like pale moon stones. Soon, oh so very soon his bride would be here. He hadn't even learned her name yet, but that wasn't a concern of his. Names weren't important. Obedience was. Damien went about ensuring that the preparations for her arrival were ready. Her room was made up, it was beside his, naturally. He had it decorated with items from his kingdom; her new home. Nothing like her land. Why would she ever want to be reminded of a land that would be his anyway? Hours crept by and Damien was becoming impatient. "Has she arrived yet?" He growled at one of the passing servants, his voice low and heavy. The servant quickly shook their head and left his sight, lest they be the one he took his annoyance out on. "Your Highness," His butler, Handell, spoke. Damien turned, those cold eyes never changing. "What?" He snapped. "She has arrived." Though his voice was even and held emotion, Handell feared for the girl. The King could be ruthless and aggressive, and Handell knew that he was not an easy man to deal with. Damien smirked, those cold eyes flashing with devious delight. "Excellent. Come, Handell. Let us go meet her, shall we?" He smirked wide as he strode outside towards the gates. Just as Handell had said, the carriage that held his prize was pulling up before the steps. Once it came to a stop at the base of the marble steps, a servant scurried over and opened the door. Damien crossed his arms, his muscular arms tense and nearly straining in the suit. His eyes watched the door like a predator awaiting its prey. "Presenting, Princess Meredith Maywater." The servant said shakily. Damien awaited, hunger filling his eyes like fire.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 07:39 AM
The landscape was starting to become more lively. Houses were starting to appear on the horizon, the dark horizon. She came from a land where the sun always shone and now she feared she would never see it shine again. She swallowed the lump in her throat, but it never quite disappeared. She wasn’t prepared for what was to come. She had heard about the king. He came into power young. Normally he would have been a candidate to be overthrown, young and green. But instead he had been ruthless, demanding people to kneel before him and not treating them kindly if they didn’t. What other choice had she had but to give herself to him? A sacrifice, a noble one to that. They arrived at the castle, her new home. She looked over of the window. The size of it alone was intimidating. “We have arrived, my Lady.” The driver informed her. Meredith nodded. “Alright.” She said. She took a deep breath and waited for the carriage to come to a halt. She got up, smoothing out the dress that adorned her and making sure the necklace around her neck was perfectly alligned. The door opened, but no sunlight seemed to reach her. Surely it was light enough to see, but it was like living in a constant shadow, the sun always hidden behind some kind of cloud. She stepped out as she was presented, her chin held up high trying to not show the nervousness that was swirling inside of her stomach. Her blue eyes found his, her lips parting just slightly. She had never seen him before, not even pictures. This king seemed to like his privacy. He was smirking at her, smirking like a small kid who had just been given a toy. She swallowed again and started to walk towards him with small calculated steps until she was standing just a few feet away from him. “Your Highness.” She said, bending her knees slightly and giving a dip with her head.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 07:50 AM
The woman stepped out of the carriage and Damien was impressed. Beautiful wasn't a strong enough word to describe her, but Damien wouldn't admit this to anyone. His smirk never left his sharp face as he watched her step out of the carriage and up towards him. She greeted him with a polite bow of her head and he stepped forward, his index finger and his thumb capturing her chin as he tilted her head so that he could see her. He smirked cruelly down at her as he whispered. "Welcome home, Princess." He chuckled, his low voice rattling. Damien's hair was the color of blood, so much so that it was rumored to have been changed due to how many bodies he had piled up in his short time as king. "Come. Your room awaits." He said, turning and beckoning her forward. He wasted no time bringing her to her room. She was a Princess, she knew how things worked in a kingdom. If he had to teach her how to ask for things, she wouldn't survive well here. As they approached her room, he turned his head to look at her. His eyes roamed over her curvaceous body. "They truly outdid themselves." He chuckled, walking into her room. As she stepped inside, Damien shut the door behind them. He turned back towards her. He crossed his arms across his chest and let his eyes fall over her. "Strip." He commanded.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 08:10 AM
His voice was mocking her she was sure. She was going to hate it here, she could already tell. This wasn’t a home, it was a prison. She tried to not let her features falter, she just gave him a smile as he called her a princess. He wasn’t bad looking, he was actually quite handsome. His red hair brought out his eyes, but it was exactly those eyes that she didn’t like about him at that moment. She let out a relieved sigh when he finally turned around. She closed her eyes for a second before she picked up her dress and followed him up the stairs into the castle. He had a quick pace, but she matched it. Her eyes wandered over the walls, over the paintings that hung there, the elaborate decoration that was everywhere. Every hallway, every room was a display of wealth and power. It was honestly gross. She followed him into the room. It was decorated, yet felt so empty without her own things there. Maybe even putting her own things in there wouldn’t help. It had a window, but with the darkness outside it almost didn’t even feel like it had a purpose. “Strip.” The voice rang from behind her, said with such authority, so demanding. She turned around. “Excuse me?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 08:19 AM
"Excuse me?" Ah, so she was going to be tricky. Fine. Damien smirked, stepping closer to her until they were only a few inches apart. He leaned forward, his eyes locked on hers. "I said, strip." He said, smirking at her. He'd give her one chance. Just one. "It may be in your best interest to not have me repeat myself." He whispered, his voice soft, but laced with every ill intention there was. "You wouldn't like the consequences." With his head this close, he could smell her perfume. She smelled sweet and he had to admit he was enjoying being close to her. But, he wasn't about to let this woman act like she owned him, owned this place. He watched her to see if she would listen.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 08:27 AM
Her heart started to beat in her chest as he smirked at her and said his words again. She had heart it right. She had been in a carriage the whole day, had been dressed up as a pride horse just for him and these were one of the first words he would say to her. She searched his eyes, trying to find a hint of remorse, a hind of kindness in them. But there was none, only coldness and enjoyment.. “I am to be your wife..” she said back, a slight shiver noticable in her voice. “Is this really what you want your fist request to me to be?” She tried to reason with him. She felt the need to step back, step away from this man in front of her, but she stood her ground, for now.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 08:53 AM
Damien reached out, his fingers wrapped around her delicate pale neck, his eyes hard, cold, sharp. He squeezed slightly, showing her that his strength was no lie. His coldness was no lie. "A good wife listens to her husband, whether they are wed or not." He said, his voice like ice. "Do not question me. Now. Strip." He growled, squeezing once more before letting her go. His fist clenched against his arm as he stared at her. "Disobedience will not be tolerated after this moment. You have been warned." He hissed. "Disobey a command again, and I will ensure your new life is filled with anything but pleasure. You think you know pain, sadness?" He stepped forward, his lips just barely touching the shell of that pale ear. His fingers came up to touch her neck once more. "I'll make you wish for something as sweet as pain if you disobey me again." He whispered.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 09:12 AM
Well I am not a wife yet if we are not wed now am I? she thought as she looked into his eyes, breathing in and out through her nose and her jaw clenched together. So this was was the King that she was forced to marry. He was worse then she had even though. She thought she had found all the worst possible outcomes, but she had obviously missed this one. She reached for the side of the dress, undoing the string that held it wrapped around her body. Her movements were quick and angry, her jaw still clenched together. She didn’t give him another look, simply staring in front of her towards the empty wall as the dress slipped from her shoulders and fall to the ground with at thud, heavy from all the beading and gemstones. The whole dress had been wasted on him. She unclasped her bra and threw that to the side as well. The last piece was her underwear. She closed her eyes just for one second, not believing that this was the state she already found herself in. She had expected to have him look at her and see her bare, but she had hoped that at least she would have been alright until they were officially wed. She pulled them down then, letting them fall around her ankles before she stared back at the wall, still not looking at him. She didn’t want to see those cold eyes staring at her.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 09:19 AM
Damien's eyes sparkled and his smirk stretched as she angrily began to undress. "Good girl." He purred. The dress slid from her shoulders and dropped to the ground, a heavy thud as it dropped. Then her bra came off and he smirked, those icy blues shining as her breasts came free. She stopped for a moment and he clenched his jaw, the muscles tense as he waited. He was not a patient man. He was about to speak when her hands moved to lower her panties. As she stood bare before him, Damien stepped forward. He bit the middle finger of his glove and removed the gloves, tossing them to the floor. His eyes never left hers. He reached over and traced a line from the base of her neck down to in between her breasts. Her skin was soft and warm. His right hand reached out and grasped her breast, his thumb landing directly on the pink little diamond in the center of her breast. His other hand traveled to her hips as he rubbed over her hips, his eyes staring into hers. His thumb continued to circle over her nipple, causing the little pink diamond to harden. "On the bed." He whispered huskily. He would not his way with her. Not yet. But, he needed to show her what good girls got. "Lay on your back." He ordered. He reached up and did the clasp on his cape, letting the fabric drop onto the floor beside her dress.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 09:29 AM
Meredith tried to ignore his stare, but even with her staring straight at the wall it as obvious that his eyes were taking in every single inch of her body. He could feel it burning, lingering in the places that she most wanted to protect. He stood closer to her again, his hand suddenly touching her and she couldn’t help but flinch. She closed her eyes, trying to concentrate on anything else but the feel of him on her skin, on her breast. Her chest starting to move up and down as her breathing became heavier, her body betraying her as her nipple hardened under his touch. She didn’t want to cry, not for him. He wouldn’t get to see her cry, that would give him way to much satisfaction. “On the bed.” She instantly obeyed but not for the reason he might think. She stepped to the side in a quick movement, getting his hands away from her. Her eyes met his for just a moment, clearly showing her displeasure with the situation, then looked to the bed. This was to be her room, the only place in this whole thing she could call hers and he was already defiling it. But she did as he asked. Not because she wanted to, but because she had no other choice. She laid herself down on her back, her legs closed, her knees pressed together. She wanted to cover herself, get herself away from his prying eyes. She swallowed, unsure of what he wanted from her.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 09:50 AM
Damien smirked as he watched her do as he requested. He stepped over to the bed, pressing his knees onto it as he climbed over her. He placed his hands by her head and stared down at her. The look of distaste and anger radiated through her and it made her hot. He leaned down so that their lips were mere centimeters apartment. "Good girl..." He whispered before he captured her lips with his. His kiss was firm, demanding, and absolutely controlling. His hand came up to massage her breast again, his thumb finding her nipple again. He trailed his kisses down her jaw and to her neck, and then to her left breast. He found a spot right where her heart would be and he latched onto it, sucking and nipping it roughly, his hands massaging her breasts, fingers pinching and twirling those pink diamonds. Once he was satisfied with the mark that he left, he released her. He got off the bed, licking his lower lip before chuckling. "Handell will come fetch you for dinner. Rest up until then." He turned from her before he turned his head, smirking at her again. "You're going to need it." He headed for the door, stopping to grab his cape from off the floor. Damien left her room without another word. He walked to his throne room, his mind wandering with ideas on what he should do with his new prize. Their wedding would need to happen soon. Very soon. She would most likely need to bare him an heir, but that was in due time. No, he had to ensure that she stayed obedient. Obedience was key right now. Damien entered the large throne room. The room was lit with candles and torches, but it never seemed to brighten the room. Damien sat on his throne, a black metal throne that would have looked better placed in a demon's lair than a throne room, but Damien preferred it. He leaned back and rested his chin on his fist, smirking to himself. "This... is going to be a very fun dinner, I can already tell."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 10:17 AM
She didn’t want to kiss him back, but it was so demanding that she barely had a choice. His tongue claimed her mouth, exploring it like he owned it. The mere act of the kiss pushing her head deeper into the matras. Her hands wandered over her. She bit down on her teeth, her hands gripping into the blanket underneath her. She tried to control her breath, not giving him the pleasure of hearing it change as he was working her. It worked until hi teeth sank into her skin, a gasp escaping her mouth. She could feel the heat building in her stomach, created by his hands on her breasts. She hated herself for it, she shouldn’t enjoy it. She wasn’t enjoying it.. As he left Meredith just stared after him. She looked down to the mark he left on her chest. She rubbed her fingers over it, like it would just somehow go away, but of course it didn’t. She pulled the blankets over her naked form and pressed her face into the blankets. “It’s fine.. I’m fine.. I can do this.” She tried to talk herself courage in. The door opened again and Meredith’s head whipped up, her hair falling around the shape of her face. They were servants.. carrying the belonging she had brought with her. “Not now, leave.” She commanded them, not wanting anyone around her for now. “We..” one started to say, looking at another one for help. “We are here on orders from Master Damien. I am sorry my Lady, but you lack authority to send us away.” The other one said, seeming a lot less nervous. Meredith was speechless. This would never happen in her own household, a servant talking back to her. But what did she expect? These were not her servants, they were his. Nothing here was hers. “Fine.” She said. “Be quick about it.” She spend the rest of the afternoon bathing herself, getting his scent off her as well as the long travel she had behind her. She then rested in her bed, trying to catch up on the sleep she missed the night before. By the time Handell came to get her, she was once again dressed.
The dress she had chosen was much more simple then the one she had worn before, but it was by no means a simple dress. It was dark blue with golden details that reminded one of the evening sky. The dark blue of the dress creating a stark contrast agains’t her white skin. Her hair was done up in a elaborate bun with one long strand falling teasingly around her face. “Are you ready my Lady?” Handell asked her. She took a deep breath. “Yes Handell, I am ready.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 11-Jun-21 02:14 PM
Later that evening, at dinner, Damien was dressed in a dark black suit and a dark red shirt under his suit jacket with a black tie. This dinner was more like a ball to introduce his new wife to be. He had learned her name; Meredith. "Meredith..." He said softly, the word falling off his lips like it was foreign. For him, it was foreign. He hadn't learned a woman's name before. Guests from his kingdom began to arrive. Dukes, duchesses, lords and ladies, all coming forward into the dining hall. Damien watched from the corner. Normally, he wasn't very social at these parties unless he had to be. "Presenting, Princess Meredith Maywater!" Handell announced as he entered the hall, Meredith at his side. Damien turned, his eyes scanning over Meredith. Wow... She... She looked good. Damien felt something weird happen to him. His chest started to ache a bit. He wanted her close. What the hell? He shook his head slightly as he walked over to her, his signature smirk on his lips. "Ah, welcome, Princess." He greeted her, taking her hand and kissing the back of it lightly. "You look... beautiful." He said, his voice softening just a little. His eyes scanned her over. The mark he had given her earlier was not visible and he made a mental note to give her another one that was more visible. But, for now, he couldn't do anything about it. "You must be hungry. Come, I have had my chefs prepare dishes that.. your kingdom... was known for." He said, his eyes narrowing slightly at the thought of the other kingdom. But, that was her home. He could give her some peace, especially since she had obeyed him earlier.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 11-Jun-21 08:53 PM
Meredith found herself walking those long hallways again, accompanied by Handell the butler. He was a quiet sort of guy, the guy who only talked when he was expected too. In that moment she didn’t know if she preferred it or absolutely detested it. She was alone in this castle. More then anything she needed an ally and she already got a feeling she wasn’t going to find it in Handell. The doors swung open and once again she was presented before a crowd, she could only hope this time it wouldn’t end up with her being naked. The room was filled with people, his people. They looked so different from hers. Dark colors were overwhelming among them. There was no laughter, only hushed whispers among themselves. Most of those heads turned to her as her name was called. Taking her in, their new Queen to be. She could only imagine what they might think about her. She let Damien take her hand, looking up into his eyes. “Good evening, King.” She said, choosing to not say my King by choice. He kissed the back of her hand, making the skin tingle under his touch. “You don’t look bad either.” She said back to seem polite. She turned towards the stairs, decending them with him in slow steps so his people could gloat at them before they joined themselves among them. “Will I be allowed to keep my clothes on this time?” She whispered to him, keeping her eyes straight forward. She wanted him to know his disapproval, didn’t want to let him force her into submission that easily.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 12-Jun-21 03:55 AM
Meredith quickly quipped back and asked if she would be allowed to keep her clothes on. Her voice was sharp but her eyes didn’t meet his. Damien let out a choked growl, anger filling his chest quickly, as well as… something else. Arousal. His fingers clenched slightly as he watched her before he smirked. “Here, yes. We’ll see how the rest of the evening plays out, I guess.” He chuckled. Stepping down into the hall amongst the others, Damien’s hand found the small of Meredith’s back. He gently guided her towards the table of foods and wines and ales. “Pick whatever you wish. If there is something you would like that isn’t here, tell me. I will have my chefs aquire it.” He said, his voice only a tad bit softer this time. Damien’s sharp eyes scanned the rest of the patrons of the party. Something made him feel possessive around Meredith. He didn’t want anyone near her unless he was there. He didn’t want anyone looking at her. “Is your room to your liking?” He asked softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 12-Jun-21 08:41 AM
“Good.” Was all she had to say to that. At least he wasn’t that cruel just yet. She kept her feet going steady as she walked, her movements elegant and smooth like she had been taught her whole life. She was to be pretty, elegant, charming. Everything that was needed of her to one day become a good wife and now she would be one soon. She wanted to stay loyal to her own family, her own country. Yet she couldn’t help but feel like a cow that was sold to the highest bidder, and this highest bidder was cruel as well.. She walked towards the banquette, scanning the food with her eyes. The hand on her back giving her goosebumps. She smoothed her dress over, making sure that the mark he left on her was properly covered. Not that it was in a spot that would be easily seen. She hadn’t eaten anything the whole day, yet nothing on that table seemed appealing to her. It might be the food from her country, but they were made by a stranger. She took a plate, stacking a few small things on there just to stay polite. All the time Damien hovered near her. “Yes, thank you.” She said, giving him one of those fake smiles. The room was actually dark, too dark. The walls were empty like the art that was there had been taken away and her bed had already been defiled by someone. But she wasn’t about to complain about it. “I would like a maid assigned to my service.” She then said, looking him in the eyes for the first time. “Just my service.” She tried.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 14-Jun-21 03:55 AM
Meredith smiled at him, and Damien felt... angry. He felt angry that she was giving him that false polite smile. It made him angry to see his work snubbed this way. He clenched his fist by his side, but forced a smile at her as she thanked him. Fine. Two could play this game. Suddenly, she stumped him. She requested a maid to be assigned to her service. Hadn't he done that? Two maids were sent there earlier to bring her belongings... That's when she clarified; just her service. Not his. Damien stared down at her for a moment, his cold eyes calculating. If she was going to be his wife, and live here, a miserable bitch was going to royally upset him. But, if she was happy... "Alright. Would you like me to assign someone? Or would you prefer to pick your own maid? She will be entirely in your service. Just let me know what you choose." He said, grabbing a glass of wine from a passing server. He sipped it and turned as one of the lord's, Lord Barbono, stumbled over. He was a large portly man with a large bushy black mustache but no hair matching it on his head. "Good evening, My Lady! My my, His Majesty didn't tell us that his future bride was going to be so beautiful!" He gushed. The smell of ale and wine radiated off of him like a natural musk, making Damien wrinkle his nose. "She is beautiful. Finest woman in her entire country." Damien said, nodding at Meredith. He had been given the most beautiful woman, indeed. "It is truly wonderful that you were able to bring her here. What with those savages to the north." Lord Barbono sneered, thinking of the country Meredith was from. "Filthy Light users. Their political sense is astronomically absurd. It'll be a relief once they're squashed." He burst into loud laughter, his bulbous belly bouncing with laughter. Suddenly, Lord Barbono stopped laughing, his eyes wide. A fork was embedded in his stomach. His eyes traveled to Damien, who was staring that cold dark stare. "You talk way too fucking much, Barbono."
Damien rolled his eyes as Lord Barbono dropped to his knees and several servants rushed over. "Get him to his carriage. I've had enough of his voice for this evening." He turned towards Meredith. He wasn't entirely sure why Barbono's words upset him so much, but they had. He took Meredith's hand. "Come." He said, tugging her towards the large glass doors that lead out onto a large marble balcony. Damien turned towards one of the guards standing by the door. "No one is to be out here right now." He said. The guard nodded. "Of course, Your Majesty." He opened the door and Damien stepped out onto the balcony, bringing Meredith with him. He stepped towards the rail of the balcony and stared up at the sky. "You can see your kingdom from here." He said, pointing towards the horizon. In the distance, hundreds of little lights could be seen in the distance. "Do you miss your kingdom?" Damien asked suddenly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 14-Jun-21 07:24 PM
She was half surprised when he seemed to agree with her and be willing to give her a servant all of her own. She had expected him to deny her that request, especially given what happened that afternoon. “I would like to choose one, I will let you know. Thank you my King.” She said. She didn’t like calling him that, but she could make an exception for this one. She needed someone on her side, just her side. Someone she could confide in and he was giving her that. Lord Barbono walked up to them and started to compliment her beauty. She just put on that fake smile again and gave him a small bow. “Thank you for you kind words, my Lord.” She said as she let Damien lead most of the conversation. He almost seemed gentlemen like then. Perhaps he had two faces.. One face he use when alone with her and another entirely when it came to being in public. But she was soon proven wrong on even that theory. Lord Barbono started to talk bad about her, talk bad about her country. She could feel her blood boiling in her. They might not think highly of her people, but he had crossed a line. But as she tried to simply swallow those feelings away and count to ten, Damien had other plans. She gasped as she saw the fork embed into his chest. The white of the shirt he was wearing soon turned into a bright red as the blood started to soak it. She didn’t even know how to react and was still stunned when Damien started to pull her along. He led her to the balcony and told the guards to give them privacy. She was half convinced she would see that same wrath that he had just showed to Lord Barbono, but instead he almost seemed gentle.
She stared out over the horizon towards her country. It was so clear where the border was. A defined line between the light and the dark. it was almost a poetic view, but for Meredith it almost broke her heart. She took a deep breath. “This morning I was woken up and dressed into one of the finest dresses that I have. The purpose of it to show myself off to my new to be husband. I was stuffed in a carriage with all my belongings and then traded over the border as if I was cargo.” She stopped to swallow, all the while staring at the lights that were in front of her. “When I finally got here the first thing you told me was to strip down..” she stared at her hands, clenching her jaw together. “So please, my King.” She almost spit the word. “Excuse me for not wanting to answer that question.” She turned around and started to walk back to the crowd inside the ballroom.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 15-Jun-21 03:44 AM
Meredith turned on him all fire and brimstone. Calling him out for everything he had done, everything he had put her through. His chest tightened in anger as she turned to walk away from him. He followed her and grabbed her wrist, his large hand encircling her thin wrist with ease. "You do not walk away from your King." He growled. "I have given you everything a woman could ever ask for. I am allowing you to live comfortably, safely, within these walls. I asked you to strip so I could test your obedience. Yet you continue to push every single button you can find. I stabbed a man tonight for you!" He growled, spinning her around to face him. Damien took hold of her other wrist and backed her up until he was gently pressing her against the wall of the castle. He looked into her eyes, his own cold blue ones boring into hers. "What more do you want from me?" He asked. His voice was harsh, yet it held something. Pain. What more could he do for this woman?! He was doing his best! Sure, he was arrogant, what King wasn't? "Tell me. What more do you want?" He asked, his head dipping down by hers.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 15-Jun-21 07:56 PM
He grabbed her wrist, keeping her pinned in place. He was strong, stronger then she would like. She turned back around to him, fire in her eyes. She felt so angry. So angry at this situation she was in. In her heart she knew this anger wasn’t only pointed towards Damien, but he surely would be the recipient of it now. “A king doesn’t demand obedience.. A king earns respect.” She hissed in his face when he claimed to be giving her everything she wanted. He didn’t like that answer and soon she was pushed up against a wall, his body keeping her against it and his hands pinning hers against the wall. She stared back into his eyes as he shouted at her. What did she want? The ears suddenly started to fill her eyes, brimming over the edges as she still looked at him, barely blinking. “I want my home..”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 16-Jun-21 04:17 AM
Tears began to fall down her cheeks as she said she wanted her home. Damien's jaw clenched, his eyes staring into hers. "......Handell." He said loudly. After a moment, Handell appeared, his head bent down. "Your Majesty." "Take her back to her room. Bring her dinner as well. Then prepare my horse." He said, releasing Meredith's wrist. Damien walked back into the hall and walked straight past everyone, ignoring the questioning stares and whispers. They all knew if they made a fuss that Damien was ferocious enough to stab utensils into them. Once his horse was ready, Damien got on and cracked the reins, sending the horse into a gallop in the dead of night... The next morning, a soft knock sounded on Meredith's door. The door opened, and the figure walked into Meredith's room before shutting it quietly. The figure went to her bed and gently sat down beside the sleeping woman. "Princess? It is time to wake up." The soft voice of Meredith's former maid, Linda, spoke. She reached out a hand and gently brushed some hair from Meredith's eyes.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 16-Jun-21 05:36 AM
He just left her there. She was left stunned and watching over him as he left. “If you would follow me, my Lady.” Handell said, but she was to stunned to listen to him at first. He put his hand on her shoulder for a moment and she finally turned his attention to her. She recalled what he had just said and nodded. “Of course Handell.” She said, trying to give him a convincing smile. She followed her out of the ballroom and up the stairs till they reached her room again. She wanted to ask him about his master, but perhaps that was not the best plan right now. “Thank you Handell.” she just said and excused him. Moments later a buffet with all kind of dishes was brought to her room. She nibbled on some of them, but overal her appetite had still not returned to her. After that she simply changed into a night gown and laid down in her bed. “Tomorrow is a new day..” she whispered to herself. She would get used to this eventually… every day the hurting, the longing for her home should fade. She could get used to the darkness. She had expected to take a long time to fall asleep, but with the lack of sleep and the exhausting day she actually found it quite fast. The next morning she was still in a deep sleep when a gentle voice was suddenly near her bed. It was Linda’s voice.. she would recognize it out of thousands. She must still be sleeping, but soon the voice spoke again. She opened her eyes and to her surprise, Linda was actually there. “Linda?” She said, her eyes opening wide almost instantly. She took the maid’s hand in hers and took a moment to look around the room. It was still the room in Damien’s castle. She looked to the window, but instead of the shining sun it was still clouded and dark. “Why are you here?” She asked, worried. Linda sat down closer to her, appreciating that Meredith seemed so fond of her. “The King came to visit us last night. He said that you had requested me, my Princess.” She explained. Damien had demanded she address him as King.
she didn’t dare to go against that. “We rode the whole night to get back.” She explained with a gentle smile. “Does this mean you are staying?” Meredith asked. She sounded like a small child who had been reunited with a lost toy. “Yes, my Princess. I am staying here. I am your maid.” Linda confirmed. Meredith sat up in the bed and just took the girl in her arms. It was such a sacrifice for Linda to come here. The didn’t even know much about the girl outside of her service, but she was sure she had friends and loved ones in the Light kingdom. To give that all up and come be here with her in the darkness, it was something else. “Thank you Linda”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 16-Jun-21 05:43 AM
Another knock came shortly after the two had embraced. Handell's voice sounded from the other side. "My Lady, His Majesty requests your presence in the throne room once you have gotten dressed." He said before walking back towards the throne room to wait. Linda had been shown where everything was and she smiled softly. "Come. Let us get you something to eat and then get you dressed." Linda walked to the door and grabbed a maid and requested that breakfast be brought to Meredith. The maid nodded and rushed off. Bowls of fruits and pastries and meats came up a short while later, a buffet of breakfast for Meredith to choose from.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 16-Jun-21 06:10 AM
“Tell the King I will be with him shortly.” She spoke to Handell as Linda already went and proved herself as her maid. She knew she could count on Linda. She always knew what was best for her and she could read her moods as nobody else. When the breakfasts came in she was already feeling more of an appetite. Linda stacked a bit of fruit on a plate and added some meats on it as well before giving it to Meredith. She smiled happily and started to eat. The fruits were refreshing and sweet and the meat was well prepared. After a short bit she was full and Linda helped her get dressed in a simple light blue gown. To the common folk it would look like an elaborate dress, but for her it was a simple one. Something you wore on a day that nothing else would need to be done. She still looked elegant though. “Bring me to the King.” She then spoke to Handell, letting him walk her to the throne room.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 16-Jun-21 06:17 AM
Handell nodded once she came out. He made no comment on her appearance, as it could be taken out of context. Linda came with them and the three of them went to the throne room. Damien was seated on his throne, dressed in a black suit and black shirt, his blood red hair and icy blues a sharp contrast to the dark clothing. "Ah, Princess. You look as beautiful as ever. I take it you like your gift?" He said, his eyes moving to Linda who merely bowed her head. "I understand you requested to pick your maid, though, I believe this was a better choice." He looked at her, really observing every part of her. "Handell, Linda, out. I wish to speak with the Princess alone." Linda gave Meredith an encouraging smile before following Handell out of the room, the large doors shut behind them. Damien beckoned Meredith to him. "Come here."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 16-Jun-21 06:29 AM
She walked in with her hands folded together in front of her. The heels she was wearing clicking on the wooden floor of the throne room. Even on the inside of the castle the lights just seemed more dimmed then they would have been in her own throne room. She looked up at Damien, sitting on the top of the stairs in the grand throne, next to him a smaller one that was reserved for his Queen. She still wasn’t sure if she should be happy that it would be hers soon. “Yes my King, thank you. That was very thoughtful of you.” She said, giving another bow to him to show her appreciation for what he had done. Even if she still didn’t fully understand why he had done it. When Damien send them two away she could feel that knot returning to her stomach. Even if he had shown her kindness by bringing Linda to the castle, she still couldn’t forget what had happened the last time they had found herself alone. But she cleared her throat, kept her chin up and started to climb the small steps to the throne.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 16-Jun-21 07:47 AM
Damien reached out and took her hand as she approached the throne. He stood before her and looked down at her, their eyes meeting for what felt like the first time. Damien leaned forward, his head bent down towards her. But, instead of a kiss on her lips, he placed a gentle kiss on the side of her cheek. He sat back down and gently released her hand. "Is there anything you wish to do, or somewhere you wish to go within the kingdom?" He asked, looking at her. "I can't return you home, but I can at least make your time enjoyable here." He crossed his arms expectantly. He didn't know much about Meredith, and he was curious what activities or locations she would like to see or do.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 16-Jun-21 06:52 PM
Her eyes studied his face. She couldn’t get a read on this guy. He had gone from making her strip, to riding throughout the night to fetch her maid. Even now he was being gentle, but she couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take before she would find that temper again. “I’m sorry my King. I am afraid I am not aware of many places within your kingdom.” She said honestly. The dark kingdom had always been a black spot in the distance. She had never really learned much about it except for the layout of it. “I have heard rumor about a lake inhabited by a thousand fireflies.” She then tried, looking up at him. It was something that the light people talked about. The darkness here attracted the insects, creating the light in the darkness. “Is that true?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 17-Jun-21 03:37 AM
"Yes, that is true. It's a beautiful sight, and one of the things this kingdom protects." He looked at her, seeing her curiosity. "Would you like to go see the lake?" He asked, his voice gentle. He had to be careful so he did not upset her. He had already broken any form of trust, and he knew that. Handell had given him quite an earful about it when he returned with Linda. 'This won't make up for what you did. You frightened her!' His voice rang through Damien's ears. It wasn't Damien's fault. He didn't know the first thing about women! How was he supposed to know stripping before your future husband was such a big deal?
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Meredith Maywater BOT 17-Jun-21 05:18 AM
"Yes. I would like to go there." She said, still sticking to her formal tone with him. She couldn't figure him out. She didn't understand what he wanted from her. One moment he was stern and angry, the other he seemed gentle and kind. He had gone from telling her to strip to asking her out on a date. This man she was supposed to marry was a true mystery to her. "What others things does the kingdom protect?" She asked out of curiosity.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 17-Jun-21 05:22 AM
She said she would like to go and a very small smile cracked on Damien's face. "Then we will go." She asked what other things the kingdom protected and he reached for her hand. He brushed his thumb over her knuckles. "Its people. Its nature, its animals. All of it. This kingdom is not one of complete darkness, despite what the rumors say. Come with me, I will show you." He stood from the throne and released her hand. He turned and stepped down the marble steps and began to walk down a small hallway. After a short walk, Damien opened a set of wooden doors and gestured out. "The garden. It...is one of the most calmest places in the castle." He said. Thousands of plants and flowers blossomed through the garden, all various shades of purples, blues, pinks, and reds. "These plants do not require intense sun, which is why they thrive the best here." He explained. ".....Do you like it?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 18-Jun-21 06:42 AM
He was such a strange man. She had so many questions that she wanted to ask, yet she couldn’t help but feel that asking would only anger him again. For now she should enjoy this gentle behaviour he was showing. She was to be his wife, stay with him for the rest of her life, bear him children. If she could have this good side of him maybe it wouldn’t be as bad. She followed him down the steps, holding her dress up so she wouldn’t trip. Her heels made tapping noises on the marble as she went down and followed him through the hallway. The moment the set of doors opened she was in awe. The colors were overwhelming, the sweet smell of the flowers tickling her nose. She walked over and kneeled in front of some of them, gentle holding the flower to her nose and taking in the small of it. It was beautiful. Perhaps the dark sky made them even prettier, making them seem like they glowed. She could see this turning into her favorite spot in the castle. She then looked up at Damien, still kneeling by the flowers. “Why did you request me as your wife? Why make that part of the negotiations?” She had to know. Wanted to know his motive behind it.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 18-Jun-21 07:28 AM
Damien watched as Meredith went towards the flowers. A small, very small, smile, cracked at his lips. The corners lifted slightly as she inhaled the scent of the flowers. He stepped closer to her, but stopped when she turned. "....Your family had nothing else that I wanted." He said simply, shrugging his shoulder. His answer was vague and misleading and mainly because he really had no idea why he had demanded her. Perhaps... he was lonely. He would never admit this to her. Ever. It wasn't her business why he had requested her, right? Damien stood next to Meredith, looking down at her as she knelt by the flowers. Without a word, he turned and plucked one of the dark purple flowers from a nearby bush. The flower was large with deep purple petals but a bright lilac center with little blue dots. He turned and knelt down beside her. He placed the flower very gently into her hair behind her ear. He stared at her, his eyes watching her face for her reaction.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 18-Jun-21 07:51 AM
She watched his face as he answered her. Nothing else that he had wanted.. He made it sound like their lands were worthless and poor. Like it wasn’t worth anything. She felt different about that. She loved her lands. The only reason she had agreed to spend the rest of her days in this darkness was because of that love. She wanted to protect that light with everything she had, even if it meant she would be unhappy. He kneeled down next to her and put the flower in her hair and she couldn’t help but feel a smile tucking at the corners of her mouth. “You had never met me. How could you know if you wanted me?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 18-Jun-21 08:58 AM
"I knew... because I knew I wanted the most beautiful thing in your land... to become the most beautiful thing in my land." He said softly. He saw the little corners of her mouth rising and he felt his own smile forming. It wasn't as noticable as hers, but it was there. "Your lands are bright, full of life and energy. My lands... are not. I wanted some of that light and energy here too." Damien's entire life had been filled with darkness. The sun never came here, it never shone brightly overhead. He knew that when Meredith and he were wed, she would become his queen in the darkness. "....If I allowed you to visit your home lands...would you be happy as my queen?" His voice was still soft, but it held just the smallest bit of pain. Fear that she would say no. Fear that she would never want to come back here.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 18-Jun-21 10:04 AM
She turned back to the flowers. Looking at the curves of the petals, at how they changed color from stark white at the base to a beautiful bright pink or deep red at the edge of it. She moved her finger over them, feeling the softness as it brushed her hand. She listened to his words meanwhile. They held truth, she knew that. Yet she still couldn’t believe how such a man could mutter these words only a day after he stripped her down for the mere sake of testing her obedience. “I don’t know..” was her honest answer. It was the darkness in his lands that bothered her most. Coming from a place where the sun was always shining, always tickling your skin, creating these beautiful colors to pop all around you. To be ripped away from that to go somewhere that would never have that. If she went back.. she didn’t know if she could bear to loose it all again. She got up from her knees, the flower still in her hair. “I can’t be your light.. Only the sun can. She is the goddess that grants the light.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 18-Jun-21 10:26 AM
Damien felt his chest tighten as Meredith rejected his offer. He stood with her, his eyes narrowing a bit. “The goddess of light doesn’t reside here. The sun never comes here.” He muttered bitterly. He had offered a chance to revisit her people, her land, her precious sun, and it still wasn’t enough. He…he wasn’t enough. He would never be enough. Damien felt angry, furious that no matter what he did, he would always be in the dark, destined to be alone. Damien reacted before he could think. He grabbed Meredith’s wrist and turned her towards him. He crushed his lips to hers, his free hand coming up to hold the back of her head. He pulled her close to his body, holding her against him. She had to know. Had to feel that he cared!! “Let your light be here, with me.” He whispered as he kissed her harder.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 18-Jun-21 05:26 PM
She knew he didn’t mean his words to be painful to her and yet they are. Knowing that even he said that the sun would never come up in this place pained her heart. A life in the darkness might be something he was used to, but she wasn’t. She was about to speak up again when suddenly he pressed closer to her, pressing his lips against hers. She was stunned at first and not sure how to respond. He pressed so close to her, his hands really keeping her in place. He was stronger then he looked. Eventually she leaned into the kiss, kissing him back. His embrace was giving her comfort, something she desperately needed in that moment. Perhaps they just got off on the wrong foot. Perhaps she could learn to love this King who turned his mood like blowing out a candle.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 19-Jun-21 02:40 AM
Damien’s eyes widened in surprise as Meredith returned his kiss. Hesitantly he let go of her wrist but moved his hand to cup her cheek instead. His thumb gently ran over her cheek as he kissed her softer this time. He pulled away after a moment, still cupping her cheeks. Damien’s own cheeks had become tinted with a soft pink blush as he gazed into Meredith’s eyes. “You’re…..beautiful.” He whispered softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 19-Jun-21 02:48 AM
Slowly his hands were starting become more gentle. Instead of grabbing at her, they now softly caressed her. Her own hands stayed at her side though, not sure where else to keep them. He pulled away from her again and her gaze met his. She could swear she could hear his heartbeat, they were standing so close to each other in that moment. But all the kiss had done was made her realize that she was not ready. She wasn’t ready to be his Queen. Even with all the pretty words that were leaving his mouth, no matter how genuine they seemed to be. Her hands grabbed to the place he had left his mark. It had still been there, she had seen it that morning. “I’m sorry.. Please excuse me.” She suddenly said as she tried to walk past him and go for the door back inside the castle.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 19-Jun-21 03:04 AM
She suddenly grabbed at her chest and Damien felt his heart clench. Right. He had marked her last night. He had hurt her, broken any form of trust. Before he could apologize, she excused herself and went back into the castle. Damien stood there, staring at the flowers that she had been kneeling in front of. Damien grit his teeth and clenched his jaw. Whirling around, he grabbed one of the small statues that rested on a bench in the garden. He turned and hurled it into the garden, rage and anger filling his entire body. Damien dropped onto the bench, his hands going to his head and holding it tightly. “FUCK!” He cursed, pounding his fist against the stone. “Fuck!” Damien just… just couldn’t handle being alone again. This had been his only chance, his only opportunity, and he fucked up.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 19-Jun-21 03:30 AM
Meredith just lifted up her skirt and hurried back to her chambers. It was the only place in the castle that felt hers. She could feel her breathing get stuck in her throat, the tears welling up in her eyes. The moment she reached her room she just sat down on her bed and placed her face in her hands, sobbing. It didn’t take long for Linda to come in, having seen her lady running in. She wasn’t sure what to say when she saw the state that Meredith was. She just walked towards her slowly and sat down on the bed next to her. “Do you want to talk about it, my Lady?” She asked carefully. “Ooh Linda…” Meredith sobbed and turned to grab into the girl. Linda’s hands would wrap around her, softly petting over her back. “I had told myself I could do this.. that I could be here. That I would be alright, that I was ready to sacrifice myself for my kingdom. But I can’t do this.. How am I supposed to go without the light? How am I supposed to be this mans wife, to bear his children.” She sobbed softly into her maid. Linda just softly shushed her, trying to get her to calm down. “Of course you are struggling, my Lady. It wasn’t a small thing you did. Even among the maids we talked about your bravery.” She whispered back at Meredith. Meredith looked up at her, tears still in her eyes. “That is why I am here, to support you. I did not wish for you to be alone.” She smiled at her mistress. “Thank you Linda..” Meredith just whispered back. It took a long time before Meredith felt like herself again. Linda had helped her out of her clothing and had bathed her. She had brushed her hair and gotten all the knots out of it. It had reminded her of the old days and she had been able to regain her composure. The reality was that this was her home. She would need to learn to accept that and moved on with her life. She would need to learn how to be this mans wife, be his Queen. If she wanted to protect her kingdom that was the only way she could do it.
She had gotten redressed with the help of Linda, her hair tied up in a beautiful braids that were pinned to the back of her head. It was Linda’s speciality, doing her hair, nobody could beat her to it. When she finally found Handell she spoke to him. “Would you please tell the King that I apologize for my behavior. I will meet him for dinner.” She informed him.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 19-Jun-21 03:42 AM
Damien had returned to his study and instead of letting the pain of her rejection get to him, he buried himself in his work. Listening to complaints from the lords, fixing problem after problem with his own kingdom, and making plans and orders for the requested items from his staff, Damien was exhausted. Later in the day, Handell came into the study. “Your Highness. Princes Meredith wishes to apologize for her behavior. She will meet you for dinner.” Damien felt his stomach tighten. He clenched his fist. He didn’t understand. She didn’t even have to care to apologize herself? “She can eat alone. She clearly doesn’t want to be around me. Bring my dinner here.” He muttered, waving Handell off. Handell frowned, but bowed and left. For the remainder of the day, Damien stayed away from Meredith. It was obvious to him that she had no interest in him, in being his queen… He would be alone once more. Forever. Damien stood by the study’s window, his eyes hard as he glared at the darkened gardens. For the first time ever, he wished he could see the sun…
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Meredith Maywater BOT 19-Jun-21 03:49 AM
When Handell came back to tell her that her request had been denied she couldn’t help but feel discouraged. She had already created a war again and for what? Her own hurt feelings. She wasn’t a child.. she was an adult. She should have handled this better. So she dined alone, in silence. A stark reminded to herself to behave herself better next time. She was to give herself to him, no more excuses. After she finished her dinner she decided to not let her evening go to waste. She explored the castle, finding it’s different ballroom’s, meeting rooms, bathrooms.. She even visited the throne room again, staring at the smaller throne for a long while. After she had done her circle and the last bit of muted light had faded away to make room for the moon, she found herself once again going through the doors that led to the garden. She walked by the flowers, their fragrance still greeting her. The moonlight shone brightly on her and she stared at it in the evening sky. Even though the day was always clouded, not that the night had fallen they had all disappeared. The moon granting almost more light then the daylight had. “It’s beautiful..” she just whispered to herself as it shone brightly upon the flowers, making them look like they were glowing.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 19-Jun-21 05:11 PM
Damien had kept himself for the entire day. He had so much going on that day that he just needed a break. He needed to calm down before he snapped. If he lost his mind and yelled or hurt Meredith… he’d never be able to forgive himself because he would truly never be allowed to be with someone. As he stepped outside into the garden, he saw her. Meredith. The moonlight shone down brightly on her, the flowers around her lit her up like the sun… Damien cleared his throat and sighed. “Good evening, Princess. Are… are you enjoying the garden? I… I can leave you be if you wish.” He said softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 20-Jun-21 02:08 AM
She enjoyed her time in the gardens. From all the places she had seen within the castle this was by far the place that made her feel at home. She could feel her nerves calm down. She found that new determination to make this work. She would be his Queen, in that matter she didn't have a choice. So she wanted to be a Queen who mattered. Damien might wish for an obedient wife, but she would find her own way to make her life matter. When his voice suddenly voices behind him, she turned around quickly. "My King.." she said, her face shocked. She had not heard him enter the gardens. It seemed like she wasn't the only one who enjoyed this spot. "No, you don't need to leave." She said. She got up, wiping her hands clean on a cloth. She had been plucking some weeds away, giving the flowers as much chance to prosper as she could. She looked up at him then. "I would like to apologize for my behaviour earlier. You are my King. I should not have acted the way I did." She bowed before him. "Please forgive me."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 20-Jun-21 02:38 AM
Damien didn’t feel the same satisfaction he thought he would when she bowed before him and even called him ‘her’ king. He walked over to her and put a finger under her chin and lifted her head. “No, forgive me. You… suffered at my hand. I tried to force you to be mine, and I realize that that approach will never work. You will never be happy here if that is all I do for you.” Damien brushed his thumb across her cheek. “Do not apologize to me. You did nothing wrong.” He glanced at the weeds she had plucked. “….May I help?”
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Meredith Maywater BOT 20-Jun-21 02:47 AM
Again there he went. Acting sweet and kind. After he had left her alone with dinner, after Handell had told her he had wanted her apology in person. Yet he now acted like she had nothing to apologize for. This man was a mystery that would take her a long time to solve. "Thank you, my King. I appreciate that." She said, giving him an actual smile this time. She followed his eyes towards the small pile of inch long weeds she had plucked from the dirt. It wasn't a task either of them should be doing. It had simply helped her mind wonder. "You don't need to concern yourself with it." She then said. "I just.. needed something on me hands." She explained. She had no tasks within the castle yet and she had found herself with too much time to spend.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 21-Jun-21 04:18 AM
She needed something on her hands. Damien tapped his chin, thinking. "How about I allow you to maintain the garden, if you wish. You may have servants do the tasks, but, I would prefer... your ideas compared to my own for how this garden appears." Damien's eyes shifted to hers and he looked her over. "What tasks would you like to take over. I am unfamiliar with your current skills, so I would need to know what you are capable of and...what you enjoy doing." He said, a hint of blush coming over his cheeks.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 21-Jun-21 09:18 AM
She looked him in the eyes and the back towards the garden. Even if the gardens were beautiful, they were overcrowded with flowers. Even if it made it impossible for many weeds to grow in between them, it also made them take each others energy, preventing them from showing their full bloom. “Thank you, I would appreciate that.” She eventually said as she looked back up at him. “Does the castle have a library? I would like to learn more about your Kingdom.” If she was to be the Queen here she would need to learn the way of the lands, about the customs. Even if she wished to tend the garden she would need to learn how to pick plants and flowers that could stand the darkness that loomed in these lands. “And if there is anything you would require of me as your Queen, I would wish to know about them, my King.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 21-Jun-21 02:02 PM
Damien listened as she asked about the library. She said that if there was anything he required of her, she wished to know about them. "Then I will let you tend to the garden and I will have a private tutor sent to you so that you can learn about whatever you wish." He nodded. Suddenly, something came out that he never thought he would say. "You may call me Damien. You...don't need to be so formal. We are to be wed soon. If you wish, you may call me by my name. If you permit it, I would also like to call you by your name." He reached for her hand and held it in his own.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 21-Jun-21 08:36 PM
“Yes, of course, my…” she stopped herself, smiling at her own silliness for a second before she continued. “Damien.” She corrected herself. This would need some getting used to. “You can call me Meredith if that is your wish.” She said. She knew that aside from the names she was still adresing him in a formal way, but she couldn’t let go of that quite yet. She looked down at her feet. There had been a question that had been on her mind for a while now, but she had been to afraid to actually ask him. Now that he had mentioned it himself it might be the best time to start bringing it up. “When are we to be wed?” She flicked her eyes up to meet his again.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jun-21 03:26 AM
As Meredith said his name, Damien's cheeks burned. He turned his head towards the bushes and nodded. "V-Very well.... Meredith." He said softly, her name like honey and syrup on his lips. He couldn't get enough of it. Did he seriously have to have a bride with such a gorgeous name? Meredith suddenly asked about the wedding. He bit his lip a little, thinking it over. "We were supposed to be wed the day you arrived. But... It felt wrong to force that upon you right after everything happened. I've...been delaying things until you seemed ready." Damien looked at Meredith, his eyes searching hers. "Meredith?" He asked, stepping closer to her. He reached up and touched her cheek, his thumb brushing her soft skin. "Will you marry me tomorrow?" He asked softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jun-21 06:40 AM
Even after knowing that she had come here for the sole purpose of getting married to this man, the question seemed to come out of nowhere. She looked his way, the brush of his finger leaving a tingling sensation behind on her cheek. After they got married she would forever be bound to this Kingdom. After they got married she would have made a promise to carry his children. After they got married she would be a Queen. It just all seemed so permanent. Yet, she knew this had come. This was part of the agreement. It was the sole reason she had been shipped out this way. So she took a deep breath and finally gave him the answer he wanted from her. “Yes Damien, I will marry you.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jun-21 07:29 AM
Damien swallowed hard as she said that she would marry him. But, she didn't seem happy. "You... don't want to. That much is certain." He sighed softly. "I don't expect you to love me. Especially not after what I have done." His thumb continued to brush over her cheek. "I...won't marry you until you love me." He said, shutting his eyes for a moment, processing what he had just said to her. Damien lowered his hand. "I'll have Handell show you to the library. I will send word for the tutor to come at once. Your lessons will begin when you are ready." Damien turned and headed back to the throne room. He felt... hollow. He thought he had made progress, but perhaps not. Damien went back to the throne room but as he entered and saw the two thrones, he felt angry. He clenched his jaw. Why? Why couldn't he just be better? Why did he have to have his father's rage and dictatorship. He had forced her to strip merely for her to show her obedience, and all it did was drive her away from him permanently. Damien lifted a nearby vase of flowers and threw it at the wall, watching it shatter in a puddle of glass, water, and shredded flowers. Damien shook his head, the rage still present. He had to get out of here. He couldn't focus. Couldn't work like this. Damien instead went to the stables and took his horse, Exadon, out. He mounted the horse and snapped the reigns, riding off into the woods, much like he had when he was a boy.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jun-21 08:20 AM
She didn’t know what to say. She wanted to assure him she did want to, but that would mean that she would be lying. If something seemed like something she shouldn’t do was lie to her future king. He stepped away from her, suddenly growing distant again. She knew she had disappointed him then. Already she was failing to do the things he was expecting from her. She was already failing as his wife before they even got married. “Yes, my King..” she answered him after he informed her about the library and the throne room. She just instantly found herself falling back in the formal now that he seemed angry with her. And just like that she was alone again. Every time she thought that they could do better, something happened to change it. She wrapped her arms around herself and just stared back down at the flowers. It was starting to get late. Perhaps she should just go back to her chambers and call it a day. Perhaps tomorrow she could please her future king..
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jun-21 08:26 AM
As the night went on, Damien did not return. The next morning, however. A loud commotion was sounding. "GET OUT OF THE WAY!" A voice roared. "The King has been injured! GO! GET THE DOCTORS!" Several guards came running into the castle, Damien laying on a cart that acted as a make shift stretcher. Blood was pooling from a wound on his side. Handell rushed to Meredith's chambers and knocked rather frantically. "My Lady, please, it is urgent! His Majesty... His Majesty has been severely injured!" Handell explained. Damien was rushed to his chambers and a doctor arrived shortly after. The doctor began to work on Damien. By the time he was done, there was blood all over the doctor, and Damien was unconscious.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jun-21 08:46 AM
Meredith had returned to her chambers and had let Linda undress her and give her quick wash before she went to sleep. She had a disturbed sleep. She kept having dreams where the light faded and the world was overtaken by darkness. She kept being locked in a room to never see the sun again. She woke up several times during the night, just to need a long time to fall asleep again. When Linda came to wake her in the morning, she almost felt more tired then she had gone to bed. But she knew that staying around in her bed would do nothing for her, so she let Linda take care of her. They were only half way done when Handell came rushing into the room. Meredith just looked up at him. “Injured?! What do you mean injured? He is supposed to be asleep in his chambers!” She yelled at Handell. She got up from her seat by the mirror. She was already dressed, but her hair was only half done, some strands already tied up behind her head, but other’s hanging limply aside her face. “Bring me to him.” She demanded and Handell let her through the many hallways. She gasped as she entered the room. There was a lot of blood, a lot more blood then seemed possible to come from one person that was still alive. “What happened?” She said as her hand moved up to her face still not believing what she was seeing. She turned to the doctor. “I demand to know!” She ordered him.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jun-21 08:55 AM
The doctor turned as Meredith burst into the room. "My Lady!" She demanded to know what happened. The doctor sighed. "Assassins from...from the Light Kingdom. He was found just by the main gateway. It appears he was ambushed and only barely managed to get away. His wounds are severe, and I...I am unsure of his prognosis at this time." He walked over to Meredith and bowed. "I will return soon to administer more medicine soon." He said softly, leaving Handell and Meredith in the room with Damien. Handell went and pulled a chair over towards the bed and then took Meredith's hand. "My Lady, please sit." He guided her to the chair so she could sit down.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jun-21 08:59 AM
“The light Kingdom..?” She could feel her heart sink into her shoes. She looked over to Damien again and the way he was laying there. He was bandaged up, but even then it was clear how hurt he was. His pale skin was even more white then normal, serving a stark contrast against his red hair. She didn’t even really noticed the doctor leaving. Handell took her hand and guided her towards a chair. She sat down on it. “It can’t be.. They made a promise Handell! They know the risk it would serve me if they broke the treaty.. it can’t be my people!” She just said desperately. It didn’t make any sense. They had promised peace.. she had offered herself up for that peace. Why would they break that so soon?
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jun-21 09:05 AM
Handell frowned as he stood beside her. "Yes, My Lady. The Royals did, but not the people. Not everyone is as understanding as you... Unfortunately, treaties are broken far more often than people know. This...is the outcome." He whispered. Handell looked at Damien's blank expression. "....He was a troubled child. His father was aggressive, probably the exact same way he was with you on the first evening. His Majesty never knew the proper way to interact with people. His mother did her best to teach him, but his father over shadowed a lot of his up bringing, especially after his mother passed." Handell smiled sadly, looking down at the floor. "Please forgive his hot headedness and his mistakes. He can change. He wants change... But, he needs someone to show him the light." Handell whispered, bowing. "I will bring you some tea." He turned and exited the room. Damien was still unconscious, and all was quiet.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jun-21 11:05 PM
She just let out a deep breath. Why would they do that? Her own people betraying the trust of her kingdom. She wanted to believe she had not been naive, that her believe about her people being right was still correct. But seeing Damien lay there, motionlessly.. it was unlike anything she ever saw. She just kept looking at him while Handell talked to her. Told him about his childhood and how he grew up. “I am sorry Handell, but that is no excuse to treat me in such a way.” She just answered him. The mark was still there. It had been almost 2 days, yet it was still on her. That constant reminder of how he had stripped her of dignity. “I always knew I was going to be a political pawn. That I was going to be part of somebodies game. A pawn to be given away to the highest bidder. I have preparing for this my entire life. Learning how to be a good wife, how to be obedient and listen to the demand of my husband.” She stared at her hands then, playing with her own fingers. “But nothing prepares you for when it actually happens.” She bit down on her lip, not willing to cry in front of him, turning towards Handell to look at him now. “I know he isn’t all bad. I know there is good in him.. he showed me. But I can’t force myself to love someone. I thought I could.. but I can’t. I can’t be his light if all that surrounds me is darkness. I’m sorry.” She watched Handell leave without another word, his task done. She took Damiens hand gently into her own, leaning over till her forehead was touching it. “You idiot.. you were supposed to be asleep.” She whispered.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 02:55 AM
".....I'm.....sorry." Damien's voice rasped slightly. He stirred ever so little, his body already in agony. He winced and groaned through gritted teeth. "A....Are....you....okay?" He whispered. He wanted to touch her, reach out his hands and hold her, but everything hurt too badly. He weakly brushed his thumb against her forehead.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 03:42 AM
She looked up only to find his eyes open and looking her way. She just stared at him for a moment, unsure of what to say back to him. He had looked like he was dying.. and he asked if she was doing alright? “No! I am not alright!” She almost instantly said, the tears overflowing in her eyes and rolling down her cheeks. “How dare you scare me like that!”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 03:48 AM
Damien's eyes widened as tears fell from Meredith's eyes. She wasn't alright. Who hurt her?! Damien was ready to fly out of this bed and murder whoever made his fiance cry. However, she scolded him for scaring her. He felt...stunned. Scared? Why would she be scared? "W...Why? If...I died... You'd be... free." He whispered, laying back against the pillows. "I don't deserve...you. I know...I messed up." He looked away from her, wincing and hissing through his teeth as the wound in his side throbbed and burned with pain. Fuck, when he was better he was going to kill those assassins.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 04:17 AM
She just looked the other way, clearing her tears. Why was she even upset about this? He was right.. The moment he died she was free. She could have demanded to be brought home, the peace treaty no longer in effect. Someone else would take his place, perhaps he was better. She got up from the chair, ignoring his question and moving to a basin to fill a wooden cup with some water. She moved back over to him, gently moving his head upwards just enough so he could drink from the cup. “You have guards for a reason, you are a King.. You should know better.” She just said in a stern motherlike voice.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 04:35 AM
Damien felt a spike of pain as Meredith ignored his question. Had she truly wished he had died? He didn't look at her as she made him drink some water. She scolded him again and he felt rage bubble inside his chest. "I don't need... you to tell me what.... I do and don't know!" He snapped. He coughed hard, groaning in pain and clutching the wound on his side, panting softly until the pain died down. "....If you're...just going to... scold me... leave. I've...been scolded...enough." He muttered, hurt evident in his voice. He didn't need this. Didn't want any of this. He had just gone out for a ride to clear his head, and he came back injured. Fucking great.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 04:50 AM
“And that is what you get for yelling.” She simply said. She was feeling annoyed herself. He should know better. He was a adult. He should be aware that people might come after him. Not her people, just.. people in general. She placed the cup on the table next to him. If he didn’t want her there, she wasn’t going to be there. As she was about to gather her things and leave the room Handell was on his way back with the tea that he had promised her. “My apologies Handell. It seems I will be enjoying my tea in my chambers. The King wishes to rest.” She said and walked past him on her way to her own space within the castle.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 05:06 AM
Damien glared at the door, angry and hurt and just... pissed! She called him 'the king' instead of his name and it felt like he had been stabbed again. Fine. She could go then. As the door shut, Handell approached and set the cup down on the side table. "Majesty, if I may..." "No. Just...Just no. Leave me." Damien muttered. Handell sighed, but bowed and left, shutting the door. Damien laid back on the bed, his eyes hard and angry as he stared at the ceiling. All he had hoped for... was someone to care for. Someone to be able to enjoy companionship with. It seemed...that he was doomed to never have that. Damien shut his eyes tightly and several tears dripped from his eyes. He bit his lip hard, hard enough to draw blood. Later that evening, Handell knocked on Meredith's door. "My Lady, His Majesty wishes to see you." He said softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 05:20 AM
Meredith simply walked back to her room. Her heels made loud noises on the ground as she was half stomping her feet. He was an idiot.. just a complete moron. Every time she tried to help him, to show him some sort of.. affection she just ended up getting yelled at. He said he wanted her there, so why did it seem like he was always pushing her off. When Handell came back into her room during the evening she was sitting in a chair by the fireplace reading one of the books that she had gotten from the library. “Does the King wish to yell at me some more?” She asked harshly, not looking up from the page. “My lady..” Handell started. Meredith just sighed. “I don’t know how to help him Handell. Nothing I do pleases him.” She just said, a bit of desperation in her voice. “He doesn’t like it when I care, neither does he like it when I don’t care. I don’t know what to do anymore.”
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Vava 23-Jun-21 05:23 AM
Handell listened as Meredith spoke. She clearly had been hurt by Damien's actions and Handell sighed softly. "I understand. Unfortunately, he has never experienced these things, so he does not...does not understand. To him, your scolding is strictly that, scolding. He is unfamiliar with affection. It does not excuse his actions, but... if you do care, tell him. He is not looking for fake feelings. He needs to hear these things or else he will never understand. Please come to his chamber, my lady. He...needs you." Handell said, the last few words softer.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 05:33 AM
She sighed softly. She placed the book marker on the right page before she closed the book and placed it down. Linda had finished her hair and it now nicely braided and pinned to the back of her head. Two strands of brown hair falling gracefully past the side of her face. “Bring me to him then.” She said, not having a responds to anything else he said. She couldn’t dance to his wishes. At some point he would need to take a step in her direction. It only took a few minutes for her to reach the king’s chambers. She took a few deep breaths, needing to gather herself before she went in there. She couldn’t be angry.. she couldn’t scold him. Just be calm.. and she pushed through the door. (edited)
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 06:01 AM
Damien was laying on the bed on his side, panting softly, wincing and letting out small weak grunts. The wound in his side had reopened and the doctor had come in and stitched it. It was in agony. He gripped the sheets under him, gasping softly to try and relieve the pain. Damien noticed Meredith enter and he looked at the bed, wondering if she'd come over...
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 06:16 AM
She looked up in surprise when she entered. She had not expected to see the doctor in with him. And even if she had, she hadn’t thought to find him in the act of getting stitched up. She walked closer to Damien, her eyes peeking at the wound. She would not consider herself squimish but she would lie if she said the wound didn’t make a part of her stomach turn. Especially with the needle just going in and out of the skin. “You required me?” She asked. She didn’t dare to assume. Any assuming she had done so far had ended in her getting yelled at and Damien running of in anger. At least this time he wouldn’t be able to run.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 06:21 AM
Damien winced as the doctor finished stitching him. He dressed the wound and took his leave, bowing to Meredith before he left. Damien panted softly, the stinging and burning in his wound not tapering down at all. "I...merely...wanted to see you." He said weakly, his voice hoarse and full of pain. "You...hate it here... don't you?" He asked, not looking at her. "Hate...being here...with me." His fist clenched and unclenched. Softly, Damien whispered. "If...you want...to leave... I...will permit...it." He knew what he was saying. What is words meant. If she wanted to go home, he would allow her freedom to do so.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 06:40 AM
She watched as the doctor left and focused back on Damien. The wound was obviously bothering him. He couldn’t even talk properly without needing to breath in air through his clenched teeth in between words. She took the chair that was still there and sat close to the side of the bed so she was facing him. “I don’t think I can be what you need me to be.” She said then, taking his hand into hers. Everyone in the castle, including him seemed to think she had the power to change him. She didn’t believe she could. But going back home.. it wouldn’t solve anything either. She would be looked at as a traitor. As the princess who failed to marry for the safety of her people. “You should rest Damien.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 07:23 AM
Damien winced. The agony in his side was fucking abysmal. "What I need... is... you." He whispered, several tears falling from his eyes. "I...fucked up. I know... I want... to make... it right. Please, Meredith..." Damien winced as he squeezed her hand. He pulled it closer to him, pressing her hand against his lips. "I want to...make you happy." He whispered.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 07:32 AM
She couldn't help but look sad at him. She had tried to be her and somehow that had still angered him. "You are in pain.. you should sleep." She tried. She didn't want to see him this way. Laying in that bed wincing in pain and begging for her. Perhaps she would even rather have him ordering her to strip then see him in this amount of pain. "Just take care of yourself right now. We can talk in the morning when you feel better. I am not leaving."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 07:39 AM
"I don't want to talk later...." He said, his voice louder, full of desperation. "Please...Meredith." He whispered, panting softly. "I...Want to...Fix it. I'll...do any...thing." He clutched the sheets tightly, biting his lip to stifle a whine of pain. After taking a few deep breaths, he looked up to her. "I hurt you... I know. I'm...sorry. I...want to...make it better. I want you... to be happy... here. Happy with me. What...What can I do?" He whispered.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 08:07 AM
“You can’t fix it Damien..” she said. She leaned down her arms leaning on the side of the bed and her head inside of her palms. “I just need time.” She said. “I need time to adjust, time to get used to all this. Time to get used to you.” She said, her voice almost begging. She couldn’t give him what he needed in that moment, she couldn’t just give him some magic solution that would make everything better for her. She took his hand then, bringing it close to her. “Please.. just sleep? I will stay here if you want that. But I will feel a lot better when you arn’t in pain.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 08:22 AM
She told him that he couldn't fix it and Damien wanted to die. It...It would never work... But, she said she needed time. Time to get used to this, and used to him. She reached out and took his hand this time. Damien's eyes widened. As she asked him to sleep. Damien nodded, but slowly moved back from her. He grabbed the blankets and lifted them, patting the bed beside him. "Please, rest...with me. I promise not to...hurt you." He whispered.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 08:44 AM
Her first instinct was to tell him no. The last time they had been in a bad together had ended badly for her. But she looked at him again, he was obviously in too much pain to really do anything either way and he promised not to hurt her. “Okay.” She moved back from him a little bit at first, moving downwards to her feet to take of her shoes. Heels in a bed seemed like a bad idea. She moved her dress up a bit and took a seat on the bed before she laid down next to him on her back. It was awkward laying there with her dress on, but it was a start to build the trust back between them.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 08:48 AM
Surprisingly, Meredith agreed! She removed her shoes and then got into the bed. She laid on her back, so he made sure to give her space. He hesitantly reached out and touched her hand. But that was all he touched. "Thank you..." He whispered, smiling a little. It felt nice to have someone here. Damien shut his eyes and laid back against the pillows. He was on the side that hadn't been injured. He felt sleep taking hold of him.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jun-21 09:04 AM
She offered him a small smile when he thanked her for laying down with him and it didn't take long for sleep to overtake him. She was glad he was resting. She turned to her side a little bit and just look at him. The gash on his side was extensive, even now it was bandaged up. It would take a few days to heal probably. Getting him out of bed might still be a little bit out. She considered getting out of the bed, but somehow that felt like lying to him and she didn't want to do that. Not now. She she laid there, uncomfortably in her dress. It took a long time before sleep eventually claimed her.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 23-Jun-21 09:08 AM
Da: A few hours later, Damien woke. He was sore but he felt much better. He looked over and saw Meredith still in the bed. He smiled softly and reached forward, brushing some hair out of her face. Gods she was beautiful. He wished her could hold her, but, he didn't. No, he would wait to ask her. The last thing he wanted was to upset her and make her leave. "Thank you, Meredith..." He whispered softly, brushing her cheek lightly. (edited)
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 04:41 AM
Meredith was a steady sleeper and slept through the whole thing. She would breathing softly, her body laying still in the dress. She didn't notice the movements from Damien during the night. When the next morning came she rose softly. It took her a moment to realize where she was. This wasn't her home, neither was it her own chambers in the Dark Kingdom. She turned her head to the side seeing Damien there and remembering what had happened. At least he seemed to be sleeping.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 04:42 AM
Damien stirred slightly as morning came. With a small yawn, he opened his eyes and saw Meredith still beside him. He smiled a little. "Good morning." He went to reach for her, but stopped. His cheeks burned slightly and he asked. "May...May I hold you?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 04:48 AM
She wasn't sure what to answer to that. He was her king. Of course he could hold her. They had meant to have been married days ago. A lot more should have happened then some holding while she was fully dressed. "You may." She simply answered. Not sure what else to do. "How is your pain?" She asked, genuinly worried about it.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 06:03 AM
Meredith said he could hold her so he slowly scooted forward and hesitantly wrapped his arms around her, pulling her against him. "It's much better. Still...sore. But, far better than yesterday." He looked down at her, his eyes meeting hers. "Thank you for staying." He smiled. "But, if you are uncomfortable, you don't have to stay." He reached up and brushed some of her hair away from her face. "Meredith, please be yourself around me. Tell me your desires, and your frustrations. I will do my best to be the best husband for you. I...I want to start over. I want to earn your heart. Will you allow me the chance to try again?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 08:08 AM
She couldn’t help but take a deep breath as she looked his way. There he went with his promising words again, but somewhere deep inside her she feared it was only a few seconds before that anger would overtake him again. Before she would get yelled at again. She stared into his eyes and tried to find the truth in them. “I..” she hesitated. “I should bath, get myself in a more presentable state.” She tried. She didn’t want to tell him that she was not yet comfortable to lay beside him. That the trust between them hadn’t een rebuild enough for her to be. “You need to rest and recover Damien.” She tried. “I wish to see the lake with the fireflies when you do.” A silent invite for a chance to rebuild.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 08:13 AM
Meredith said she wanted to bathe and get into a more presentable state. Damien felt his chest tighten again. So, no... She didn't want to try again? Damien forced a small smile, releasing her and moving back so she could get out of the bed. Before he could allow himself to fall into the pits of despair at the loss of her trust, Meredith said she wanted to see the fireflies at the lake when he recovered. Damien's eyes widened as he looked at her. She...She wanted that? Damien smiled, nodding. "Of course. I look forward to it. Please let Handell know if you require anything in the mean time. Whatever you wish, it is permitted. Tell him I said so." He reached out and took her hand lightly and pressed a soft kiss to the back of it before he set her hand down, not wanting her to feel trapped. "Handell told me that you liked to read... or, he believed you did. If you would be alright with it... would you... read in here? You don't have to sit in bed, but... your presence is comforting." He said, his cheeks dark red again.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 08:22 AM
She got up out of the bed and tried to smooth out her dress. The fabric had gotten wrinkled from all the moving that happened during the night and her laying on top of it. Her hair was in destress too, strands of hair falling out of the braids and tickling softly over her shoulders. Normally Linda would have brushed it out before she had gone to bed, but with the sudden invite to the King’s bed she had not had such luxury. “Thank you Damien.” She said when he told her she could have anything she wished for. It was a freedom she hadn’t had before. He invited her to read besides his bed, to stay with him in the chambers. To her it didn’t matter much if she read here of in her own chamber, so she nodded to him. “Yes, I don’t see why not.” She smiled at him. “I will return soon, my King.” She said and she left the chambers. When she returned around 1,5 hour later she was dressed in a new gown. It was a light blue gown with a low neckline and white sleeves and details. Her hair was loose this time, with only a simple braid pinned to the side of her head. Since she had nowhere to be that day and would likely spend most time in Damien’s chambers, the casual style had been alright. At least Linda had assured her. Soon after her maids followed her, bringing in a fast array of breakfast foods. There were fruits and yoghurts, cheeses and meats, light pastries and even some pie.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 08:29 AM
Damien smiled as Meredith said that she would come back. She called him by his name and it made Damien's heart hammer in his chest. "See you soon." He said softly, laying back down to rest some more. When Meredith returned, Damien had fresh bandages and was sitting up in bed, watching the wind out the window as it ruffled the trees. He turned to her and his eyes widened. "Meredith..." He whispered. "You look stunning." He smiled. The maids brought in trays of breakfast foods and Damien gestured towards a large table where they could set everything. When they left Damien and Meredith were left alone. "Have whatever you would like, My...dear." He tried, being careful not to over step. "I hope everything is to your liking." Damien laid back in the bed, his side no longer as painful. "I am feeling better. The doctor said that my wound is healing better than he expected. I should be able to get out of bed as long as I am careful by tomorrow." Damien looked at Meredith and smiled softly. "Meredith, would you allow me to accompany you to the lake tomorrow evening?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 08:35 AM
She walked over to the table where everything was being set up, ordering the maids around a small bit to make sure it was to her liking. Any food that didn’t look up to her liking she had taken back to the kitchen to be served to someone else. She took a plate and started to stack a small array of different items. “It is to my liking.” She said, a small chuckle leaving her lips as she had ordered a grand breakfast to be brought to him. She took the plate and brought it over to Damien, knowing that he would still have a hard time to get out of the bed and he needed to eat. She walked back the, stacking another plate with some lighter things for herself to enjoy and sat back down on the chair that was still next to his bed from the night before. “I am glad to hear you are recovering.” She smiled at him. She had really been afraid that he might die the day before and now he already seemed so much more alive. “I would enjoy that, Damien.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 08:50 AM
Meredith brought him a plate of food and he smiled, taking it. "Thank you." He began to eat the items she brought. Not everything that was picked was his favorite, but he made no indication of that. He smiled and continued to eat, happy that she had brought him some food and seemed to be happy. SHe said she would like to go see the fireflies and he smiled, nodding. "Then we will do that." When he finished his plate he set it on the small night table beside his bed. "I...remembered something about that night. When I was attacked." He looked over at her. "It wasn't your kingdom's soldiers. It was a group of bandits that had attacked a patrol of Light soldiers. I saw the Light soldiers when I was riding back, and when I went to investigate I got attacked. It seems someone outside of our kingdoms wanted us to continue fighting..." He smiled a little. "I let my advisors know that your kingdom did not attack me. My advisor has sent word to your kingdom to be on the look out for these bandits, but that we have no plans to attack or break our treaty."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 08:59 AM
Meredith had just taken a bite from her food when Damien started to speak about his attack. She almost forgot to keep chewing her food when he mentioned that it wasn’t her people that attacked him. “Ooh, thank god..” she just said before she finished the food that was in her mouth. She had been so worried about it. Had been thinking about how her people could betray her so much. “I know it couldn’t be them..” she whispered, mostly to herself. She looked back up at Damien. Even if it was a relief to hear that it wasn’t her people that did this to him, it did leave another question open. “Who would want us to fight? Who get’s something out of that?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 09:04 AM
"I don't know. I was skeptical when I hear my advisors and the doctor concluding that the Light kingdom had attacked me. The weapon I was attacked with wasn't one the Light kingdom has ever used before, but I couldn't remember what happened, until last night. When I woke up, everything was crystal clear. I remembered what happened." He shook his head a little. "Whoever it is, we have to keep our guard up."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 09:15 AM
“Yes.. So no more leaving without guards.” she said with just a small hint of sternness his way. If someone was after their kingdoms fighting that meant that her parents were not safe either. They would make it seem like Damien broke their treaty and they would not take that lightly after sending her away as his price. “And you have informed my parents?” She asked. Needing to make sure she had understood that part correctly. “This alliance has to hold strong, especially if someone is after breaking it apart.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 09:17 AM
She told him not to leave without guards. He nodded, not even arguing. "Yes, my dear. I will never put you through this again." She asked if he had informed her parents and he nodded. "Yes. As soon as I informed my advisors, I had them send word to your family immediately to let them know that you were safe and that your kingdom had nothing to do with my attack. I am waiting their response."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 24-Jun-21 09:21 AM
“Good.” She said, a bit more matter of factly as she should. Her parents were smart, they would respond the right way. They would understand that something else was at work here. Was it the fire kingdom? They had always been jealous of the light Kingdom’s power. Wanting it’s lands for it’s own. They shared the same goddess, the sun, and they claimed to be more worthy of her blessings then Meredith’s parents would ever been. They had never declared war, knowing their forced to be to weak against the mighty forces of the Light Kingdom. Maybe this was their tactic now. “Could we not find them? Bring them for questioning?” She asked, even if she knew the changes of them still being around were very slim.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 24-Jun-21 09:40 AM
Damien was silent for a moment as she asked if they could not find the people who attacked him. Damien shook his head. "No, because they're dead." He said softly. "It was either kill or be killed, and I wasn't going to let them kill me." He said, his voice dark for a moment. He clenched his fist, fighting the urge to lose control and get upset about what happened. He took a deep breath and looked at Meredith. "I will be investigating once I recover fully. I have a feeling the Fire kingdom had a hand in this. But, I'm not sure."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 25-Jun-21 08:36 AM
She looked up towards him, slowly chewing a berry. So she wasn’t the only person who suspected the Fire Kingdom to be involved in this one. “Nothing on their bodies? An order? Certain currently?” She asked. She didn’t want to sound like she didn’t trust that his people were thorough, she just needed answers. This was something that considered both their kingdoms and they would need to work together to find out what was going on. “The Fire Kingdom seems to have the most motive. They are to small to attack. This might seem like the best way to force a war between our Kingdoms and they could sneak in for the left overs.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 26-Jun-21 03:53 AM
“Unfortunately I wasn’t able to check their bodies. I trust that my soldiers did when I told them where it happened, but someone may have tampered with the corpses between then.” Damien clenched his fist. “I agree. The Fire Kingdom has always had a strained relationship with both of our kingdoms. It would make sense if they did this so that they could try to get us to destroy each other… fucking vultures.” He growled. After a moment, Damien took a deep breath and reached for Meredith’s hand again. “I will ensure your safety as well as your kingdoms safety. I will send word to your parents and let them know what my speculations are. Perhaps they may be interested in discussing a strategy together.” Damien knew that the Light Kingdom may have no desire to work with his kingdom, but if they will, it could benefit them both. Damien turned his head to Meredith. “Meredith, if we go to war… I will be sending you to stay with your kingdom. They… they would be able to protect you better than I could during that time. And at least you know and trust the people there.” He gave her hand a squeeze. He was smiling, but his eyes held so much pain. He didn’t want to let her go… but if it meant she would be safe, he’d do anything.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 27-Jun-21 02:17 AM
She kept eating from her breakfast softly, picking at the items on her plate until she had enough. She dapped her lips softly with a napkip and then put them both away from her. "They have always wished to be superior. To be in favor of the goddess." She said, as if it was matter of fact. The light kingdom had turned themselves to the goddess, the sun, the light that shone over them. They had worshipped her for years, raising statues in her honor, building temples to praise her warmth and light and through her love they grew. The Fire kingdom favored the same goddess, but granted her a different name. Instead of calling her the Sun, they had started called her Ra. The Light Kingdom believed this was where they fall from her graces. She had never wished to receive a name, she just wishes to be the light and warmth, to be their sun. But of course only she would truly know the answer. When he mentioned sending her back home if war happened to ensue, she could feel a longing in her heart awaken. She could go home, be with her parents. Guide them in their decision even if she knew that they were much wiser then she was. But there was also another feeling. Her parents would be okay without her. They were wise and had ruled for many years in both peace and war. Damien on the other hand was young, had a temper and according to Handell needed guidance. "I would wish to stay." She decided then. She looked up at him, determination in her eyes. "You will need my knowledge about them. My knowledge about the goddess both that both us and them serve. I am more useful for you here."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 28-Jun-21 04:56 AM
Damien’s eyes widened as Meredith said that she wished to stay. She explained that he would need her, and she was more useful here. Damien bit his lip desperately wanting to argue. He wanted to tell her that no, she was going home if war broke out… but… if he did, would she just think he was demanding she listen? No. She was smart. Damien took her hand. “Okay. But, you have to promise to be safe. Please.”
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Meredith Maywater BOT 28-Jun-21 06:48 AM
She couldn’t help but let a small chuckle escape her lips. “I will be within the castle walls, protected by your staff, your guards. I won’t ride into the night on my own.” She said without thinking. She instantly looked up at him when she realized the words that had just escaped her mouth. She shouldn’t have said them.. shouldn’t have been so careless with her words. She was starting to get to comfortable around Damien and this just showed that.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 28-Jun-21 11:14 AM
She told him that she wouldn’t ride off into the night on her own. Damien looked at her, his eyes wide. Then, he burst out laughing. “No, I don’t think you would. You’re not stupid, like I was.” He laughed. He chuckled a little as he calmed down. “Alright, I will keep note of this.” He said and squeezed her hand.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 28-Jun-21 08:37 PM
Saying that Meredith was surprised by his reaction was probably an understatement. She couldn’t even keep it off her face. But then she laughed along with him. Maybe he really was changing.. maybe he was becoming a better man. She still didn’t know how Handell expected her to be the light in his life while she was surrounded by darkness. But at least she didn’t feel as out of place anymore as she had the day before. She had the maids take out the breakfast trays and plates and clean the room. She then took out the book that she had been reading the night before and opened the page back up where she was left.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 03:27 AM
Damien was happy that Meredith seemed more content here now. It made him feel good. She began to read and Damien leaned back on the bed. He shut his eyes, sighing in content. "What is your book about?" He asked, looking over to her. Damien had never been a big reader. He knew how to, but he wasn't big on it. It was interesting that she seemed to enjoy reading.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 29-Jun-21 03:43 AM
She had just started to read when he already started to ask her questions again “If I am going to read here you can’t interrupt me every time.” She said, but she smiled at the same time. She finished the sentence she was at, holding her finger at the end of it so she would know where she was left. She then finally looked up at him. “It is for the garden. A book about what plants interact well with each other and about their individual needs.” She shared with him. “Those beautiful red, pink and purple ones are called Peaonia’s. They evolved over many centuries to be able to live in the darkness like they do.” She resonated with those flowers. She was sure she would need some time herself to adjust that well..
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 04:10 AM
Meredith told him that if she was going to read, he couldn't interrupt. "I can't help it. I'm curious." He chuckled. Her smile was so beautiful... She told him that the book was about the garden and plants. He nodded, listening as she explained what the red, pink, and purple flowers were. How they evolved to live in the darkness. He smiled and rolled over onto his side so that he was facing her. "I am eager to hear more about what you learn from this book." He shut his eyes, feeling tired.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 29-Jun-21 04:16 AM
“Well, I am sure I will be able to tell you more when I actually get to read it.” She said, once again smiling at him. It was such a strange feeling. She would have read a lot more if she had been on her own, yet she was enjoying being here in the room with him. It was soothing in a strange way. “You should rest more. I will stay right here.” She suggested as she saw his eyes already shutting again. His body had taken quite a hit. Even if he seemed better then yesterday he was a long way from recovering completely.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 04:21 AM
Damien smirked as Meredith teased him for distracting her. He couldn't help it. He enjoyed her company and her voice. She said she would stay with him and he nodded, smiling a little. "Thank you, Meredith." He said softly. Sleep took hold of Damien, but, as he fell asleep, Damien was plagued with nightmares. He frowned in his sleep and began to make small whimpers every now and then. He was dreaming of the attack, but this time, Meredith was with him. He saw the same assailant that stabbed him run his sword through Meredith, her torso slashed beyond recognition, her eyes dull and lifeless... Damien shot up from the bed, gasping. "Meredith?!" He called, his body covered in a cold sweat and his eyes wide with fear.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 29-Jun-21 10:18 AM
She had noticed the restlessness that he had been experiencing in his sleep, but she had felt like she couldn’t just go and wake him up. She kept hoping that he would eventually just calm down and fall into a more rested sleep. His body needed it. She tried to concentrate on her book, but found herself look up at him more often then she probably should. Out of nowhere he shot up from his bed and it scared Meredith so much that her book actually went flying. He called out her name. “I’m right here.” She quickly said as she moved over to the side of the bed and took his hand. “You are okay.” She reassured him.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 10:20 AM
Damien felt Meredith grab his hand. She told him she was there, and he was okay. Damien grabbed her and pulled her into the bed, holding her tight against his body. His breathing was ragged and shaky, his hands trembling as he felt her sides and her stomach. No, there were no gashes, no bleeding wounds. He pulled back and looked into her eyes. They were bright and full of energy and life. 'She was okay.' Damien shakily brushed his fingers against her cheek. She felt warm and soft. "Y-You're okay. Thank....Thank the Gods." He whispered. He pulled her into a hug, taking deep breaths to try and calm himself down.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 29-Jun-21 10:29 AM
His movements were so sudden and all over place. She wasn't sure how to act or react. He pulled her into the bed without her even being able to object. He just touched all over her, over her stomach and face and sides. Only when he had seemed to inspect almost every part of her did he calm down slightly. She just looked at him confused as she softly put her arms around him to. She was still unsure about what had happend, about what exactly he had dreamt. "Yes I am okay." She just said. She pulled back from him a small bit, lifting the sheets from his side to where he was bandaged. She needed to make sure that he hadn't accidentaly opened his wound again.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 10:32 AM
Damien winced as Meredith lifted his shirt. His wound was healing better, but it was still grotesque to look at in his opinion. "I...I dreamt that you were with me on the night of the attack. That...That you had been killed. I couldn't protect you, couldn't...couldn't save you." He whispered, his voice soft and weaker than it normally was. "I'm sorry. I just had to make sure you were alright." He whispered, hoping that she wasn't angry at him for grabbing her so suddenly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 29-Jun-21 10:40 AM
"It's alright. I am alright. Nobody attacked me." She tried to shush him. The wound was still looking bad, but in the very least it had not seemed to have started bleeding. She was glad for that. It had been a hard wound to get to close appearantly. She broke the hug between them and carefully motioned for him to lay back down. She felt over his forehead with the back of her hand. He felt warm.. was he running a fever? Maybe that was why his dream had seemed so vivid to him. "Just let me get you a cold cloth alright?" She asked and if he let her she would get back off the bed. She talked to a maid to fetch the doctor for them and then got a cloth and dunked it in a bucket with cold water. The rung it out good and sat back down on the side of the bed. She dabbed at his forehead, face and neck, trying to get the worst of his sweat away from him before placing the cloth over his forehead. "It was just a dream Damien."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 29-Jun-21 10:46 AM
Meredith went to get a cold cloth and he wanted to tell her no. Don't go. Don't leave. Thankfully she simply asked a maid for the doctor and had them bring the cloth and water. She never left the room. She came back to him and he let her dab his head and neck with the cloth, sighing softly as the sweat was washed from his skin. "It felt so real, Meredith. I felt your hand in my dream. You were so cold... The light in your eyes was gone. I...I don't know what I would do if that had actually occurred." He whispered his hands trembling. Damien didn't get up, as he knew Meredith would be upset with him, but he turned his head. She had called him by his name, and it felt so good to hear it from her lips. Damien slowly sat up just a little, his right hand going to the back of her head and gently pulling her down. His lips connected with hers. He reached up and touched her hand, holding her in a gentle kiss before he released her and laid back down fully.
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Nakachu 29-Jun-21 08:13 PM
“It was just a dream.” She repeated as he still seemed so upset about it. “You might have a fever. I asked the doctor to come look at you. Maybe he can give you something that would help you sleep more peacefully.” She assured him. He had to get better, he couldn’t just go downhill now that he had seemed to be getting better. He seemed so upset. So upset about having seen her dead in his dreams. She had thought he wouldn’t care. A part of her still saw him as the guy with the cold eyes who told her to strip down. He hands reached out to her and she thought he would just say something more to her, but instead he pulled her down towards him and their lips met. It was just for a short moment, there was nothing special about it. Yet for the first time she could feel that slight hint of butterflies down in her stomach. He was weak, could have died just a day ago and was running a fever. Yet he had kissed her.. She raise herself back up as he laid himself back down. She wasn’t sure what to say or what to do in that moment. The door opened behind them and Meredith turned around. It was the doctor being brought in my Handell. Meredith almost sighed in relief. She moved away a bit from Damien, putting a decent bit of distance between them. An appropriate distance for two people who were yet to marry. “Thank you for coming. I believe he might be running a fever.” She said
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 04:21 AM
The doctor came in and nodded as Meredith said that Damien was running a fever. "Yes, I suspected this would happen. His body is simply flushing out any hint of toxins. Dark magic users are more prone to this sort of reaction. It's a purging mechanism that their bodies create." He said, walking over to Damien and prodding and poking at him. Damien winced as the doctor checked his bandages. "It looks a bit irritated, but not infected. This is all normal. We will give him some medicine and he should be alright by tomorrow." The doctor nodded, reaching out to grab a syringe full of medicine. He injected Damien with the medicine and then bandaged the spot. "There, all set, Your Majesty." "Thank you." Damien said, exhaustion filling him. The doctor took his leave, as did the maids and nurses. Damien laid back in bed, panting softly. It felt so hot... Damien reached for his dress shirt and went to undo it, his fingers trembling.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 04:39 AM
She watched as the doctor did his thing, prodding about Damien. He told her that he was alright, that nothing was wrong. “So no infection? That’s good..” she just said, relieved. If there was no infection that meant that he was still doing alright. His fever was just something that happened. Something he would need to sit out. “Thank you for coming.” She said along with Damien as the doctor left. She paced the room a bit, moving her hair back behind her ears. When she looked over towards Damien again he was struggling with his shirt. “Just let me.” She said. She walked over towards him and undid his buttons for him, helping him to take the shirt away from him. Her eyes dances over his chest. He was well defined, his muscles creating sharp edges into his skin. Her eyes lingered for a little bit too long before she pulled herself away. “I will tell the maids to fetch you some ice.” She then said matter of factly.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 07:22 AM
Meredith's delicate fingers took the buttons from him and she began to undo his shirt. He allowed her to remove his shirt entirely. He sighed and leaned back on the bed, sweat dripping down his neck to his chest. "Sure... that's fine." He said softly. Damien took slow deep breaths to try and cool himself down. Fuck, why was it so hot? Damien winced a little as the heat from his body made his injury throb. He clenched his fingers into the sheets, his brow furrowing. He bit his lip and shut his eyes, his head leaning back into the pillows.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 07:44 AM
She got up from the bed only long enough to tell the maids to fetch some ice and fresh cold water. She took the cloth she had used before and dunked it in the bucket again. The wrung it out, but left it more wet then she had before. She sat down next to him on the sheets again and started to wipe the sweat from his neck, face and chest. “The medicine should do it’s work soon. Just hold on a bit more.” She said. The cloth was wet enough to leave a small layer of dampness on his skin. She hoped it would give him some relief from the heat.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 07:51 AM
Damien sighed with relief as the cold water slid over his skin. The cold soothed him and he let out a small, very small, moan of approval. "Thank you, Meredith..." He whispered. He looked up at her and smiled. "I appreciate you assisting me." He sighed as she brushed more sweat off of his chest. "I hope to be better by tomorrow so I can take you to the lake."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 08:03 AM
She continued to rub the cloth over his skin. Applying a fresh layer of the cold water to his skin everytime. It gave her a small window to really look at his body without it seeming weird. He looked strong.. it wasn't strange that he won the battle against these bandits. Even after being surprised and outnumbered he had been the one to emerge succesful. "You are welcome." She smiled up at him. She opened her mouth to say more, but paused a small second. She then decided to do it anyway. "I would feel more comfortable if you fully recovered first." She said hesitantly. "Before we visit the lake." She clarified.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 08:10 AM
Damien chuckled softly as Meredith said she would feel more comfortable with him being fully recovered first. "I know. I would too. I don't want to worry you anymore than I already have." He said softly. Damien looked over at her and their eyes met. His cheeks were warm, and maybe it was the fever, but he whispered, "You're beautiful, Meredith." He looked into her bright eyes. "You're the brightest thing in this kingdom, and I am honored to have such a beautiful treasure here." He slowly made to sit up, pushing the blankets off of his abdomen, revealing his chiseled and muscular frame. Damien had trained for years as a swordsman and his physique proved that. With both strong firm muscles and scars dancing across his skin, he was a strong man. Damien reached forward and brushed his fingers through Meredith's hair. He leaned forward, ready to kiss her again, but something stopped him. Worry. He didn't want to force her... "May I kiss you?" He asked softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 08:17 AM
This was maybe the third time that he had said that to her. That he had called her beautiful, but somehow this time felt the most genuine to her. A soft blush appeared on her cheeks as she looked back into his eyes. She wondered what had happened that first day, what it had been that had made him act like such a jerk to her. Since then he had just seemed to turn more sweet every time they were together. Her eyes once again studied his strong frame. She couldn’t help herself. She was still a woman and he was still her soon to be husband. She was allowed to look right? No harm in liking the body of the man she was supposed to marry. Her lips parted just slightly as she stared. Her eyes only went back up when he leaned into her, his lips hovered mere inches away from hers as he asked her that question. “Yes..”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 08:29 AM
"Yes.." Yes. Yes. Damien hesitated for a mere second. He didn't think she would say yes!! But, before she could suspect that he was hesitating, Damien pressed his lips to hers. His kiss was firm but passionate. He wasn't trying to demand a kiss back. He simply wanted to show that he wanted her, needed her. His left hand came up to rest on her cheek and his right hand went to her waist, being mindful not to touch too low so that he wasn't overstepping any boundaries she may have after how he behaved the first night. Damien continued to kiss Meredith, his kisses becoming more passionate. His tongue lightly licked her lower lip, begging for entrance to the sweet cavern of her mouth. She tasted like warm delicious nectar and he wanted to take as much as of as he could.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 08:45 AM
After she answered she looked down at his lips just to see them moving towards her quickly. His lips pressed against her. He was gentle, sweet. He didn’t force himself on her like he had done before. Just a kind kiss, the kind that was shared between careful lovers. She didn’t know where to put her hands and in the end they landed on his chest, her fingers resting against his naked skin. Her slightly deepened their kiss, looking for permission to take it one step further. She couldn’t help but hesitate, unsure of what was to come after that. But eventually she opened her mouth up for him, allowing him to enter her mouth and explore. For now she was fine with him taking the control, letting him explore into her without pushing from her side. Even if the kiss was not unenjoyable.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 08:54 AM
Damien's cheeks burned as he felt Meredith's fingers land on his chest. She allowed him entrance into her mouth and Damien let out a soft sigh of appreciation. His tongue entered her mouth, tasting her and trying to get her tongue to dance with his. Damien moved his left hand from her cheek down to her neck. He was careful not to hold her neck too firmly. His right hand gripped her waist and Damien moaned softly. Without a thought, he pulled her against him. "M...May I...touch you?" He asked, his voice deep and husky.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 09:09 AM
Her own blush was also visible on her cheeks. She closed her eyes, tried to just enjoy the kiss and eventually she did find enjoyment in it. She started to move along with him, finding the dance that he was guiding inside of her mouth. Her fingers gripped softly into his skin, her nails dragging just slightly into his flesh. His hands moved over her skin too. One hand landing on her neck, while the other landed on her waist. She wasn’t sure what exactly he was asking her. He was already touching her. What did he mean with his question? If he wanted her to undress again.. she didn’t feel like she was ready for that. But she didn’t think that was what he was asking of her. “Okay..” she just answered.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 30-Jun-21 09:14 AM
Meredith's nails dug into his skin and he groaned, the feeling was intense and Damien wanted more. He struggled to hold back so that he didn't hurt her. No, he couldn't lose control and make her afraid of him again. She said it was okay to touch; hesitantly he lowered his hand to her breast, still over her clothing. "Is this alright? I won't go under your dress. But if this is too much, I will stop." He pulled back slightly and looked into her eyes, searching for her permission or her rejection.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jun-21 07:42 PM
It was such a strange experience. It was the first real contact they had seemed to share since she had come here. Sure he had made her strip, forced her on a bed and left a mark on her. But this was the first time they both choose to have that contact. This was the first step to them becoming more then two people living in the same castle, to becoming a husband and a wife. And she would rather have it this way then the way that happened before. She just looked back at him and nodded, telling him it was okay. She was breathing a bit deeper. Her breath coming in long and deep intervals. She still wasn’t sure how to feel about this experience with him, but she knew it was not a negative one. Just unsure and careful. She placed her forehead against his, her nails relaxing against him again.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 01-Jul-21 03:35 AM
Damien blushed as she placed her forehead against his. The action was intimate in a different way. It wasn't sexual, more caring than anything. Hesitantly, Damien began to massage her breast over her dress, his hands exploring the feeling of her soft breast. Damien kissed her again, his kiss less intense so as not to overwhelm her. His other hand that rested on her hip moved to her lower back and stayed there, keeping her still but able to move if she wished to leave his embrace.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 01-Jul-21 03:51 AM
She just went with the motions. Letting Damien lead, letting him decide what would happen next. She couldn’t take that control herself, she wasn’t ready for that. She was still stuck in the thought of needing to be his Queen. It was part of the arrangement, the reason why she came here. Yet she found herself enjoying it in a strange way. She started to lean into it more, participating more in the kiss then just letting him do his thing. It wasn’t till other feelings started to become involved. A small tingling in her lower abdomen. It somehow scared her that it was there, as she felt like it shouldn’t be after everything that happened between the two of them. The pulled back then. “I..” she said, not sure what to do or say now that she had pulled away from him. “I should look what is taking them so long to get ice.” She eventually decided. She got back to her feet and turned to hurry out the room.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 01-Jul-21 04:02 AM
Meredith suddenly pulled away. She seemed.. afraid. What? Had he over stepped? No. She would have told him that he had, right? She hadn't been afraid to chastise him before. "Meredith!" He tried to call as she hurried out of the room. Damien sighed and leaned back against the bed. Shit... He thought they had been making progress. Damien looked up at the ceiling, his brow furrowed as he wondered how he could get Meredith to feel more comfortable here. Comfortable with him.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 01-Jul-21 07:50 AM
Despite him calling after her she hurried out of the room. She closed the door behind her and leaned up against it. “Stupid.. stupid, stupid.” She just whispered to herself. Why did she have to run? Why did she chicken out? She had been so prepared to be his wife, but somehow she had not been prepared to actually like him. That had never been in the books for her. She would marry for politics and eventually after a long while she might actually like her husband. And even if that had been in the books, even if she was one of the lucky ones. Why him? Why the idiot king that had ordered her out of her clothing the first time he laid eyes on her. Yes, he had gotten better after that, but he had not done enough. There was no reason to like him. She closed her eyes taking a few deep breaths when Handell came by. “My lady?” He asked, unsure of exactly what he was looking at. She forced her face into a smile. “Would you bring us some tea? Please?” She said, begging him. He nodded and went off again, his face telling of how unsure he was about what he was seeing. She was still waiting by the door when he came back with the tray of tea. There was a bit pot and two cups, one for each of them. She took it from him, something that once again seemed to confuse him. “Please see to it that nobody shall disturb the King.” She ordered him. “Of course, my Lady.” He assured her. She took a deep breath and went back inside. She put the tray down on the side table before she said anything. “I know I am being a terrible wife. Or soon to be wife, it doesn’t matter. I am sorry Damien. It’s to much.” She said. “Being in a new place, being without the sun, being with new people.. I just need time. I want to see the lake. Let’s please just start there?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 01-Jul-21 09:11 AM
Damien had sat up this time. He couldn't stand laying in bed anymore. He wanted to get up and follow Meredith, but he knew if he did she would yell at him for getting out of bed... What had happened? What did he do? He hadn't wanted to drive her away! He had tried so hard... Suddenly, Meredith came back in holding a tray with two tea cups and a pot of tea. She set the tray down and then she launched into how she was being a terrible wife, soon-to-be wife, or anything. She explained that she was overwhelmed. She needed time. Oh. Oh. Damien slowly moved so that his legs were hanging over the bed. He put his feet on the floor and slowly stood. His legs were weak from being in bed for so long, but he had to do this. Damien walked towards Meredith and used his hand on the bed to guide him to her. He stood face to face with her and looked down at her. His sharp blue eyes met hers. "Meredith," He leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. He took a step back so that she had a little breathing room. "Thank you for telling me. I am sorry I pushed you too far." He took her hand gently. "Yes, let's start at the lake. We will move as fast as you wish. No faster." He said softly, giving her hand a gentle squeeze before setting it down. Damien then went to the bed and sat down slowly. "Wow, who knew that standing took so much energy..." He chuckled softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 01-Jul-21 07:26 PM
She was expecting him to scold her, to be annoyed with her. She had given him permission and then ran away like a coward. He had been gentle, there had bene no reason for her to run. She closed her eyes, ready for him to start shouting at her. But what he actually did was quite the opposite. She felt his lips on her forehead and opened her eyes again to meet his. Once again he was showing that he could be gentle. That he could be understanding of her needs. She took a deep breath. “Thank you.” She watched him sit down. He looked exhausted. She poured them both a cup of tea and brought him one over once he as settled back in the bed. “Drink your tea and get some sleep.” She said to him in a gentle voice. “I will stay in the room. I will be here if you have bad dreams again.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 02-Jul-21 03:47 AM
He reached for the tea and nodded. "Thank you. This smells good. Handell is very skilled when it comes to picking tea. I am eager to see what you think." He said softly, sipping the tea. He smiled as she said she would stay in the room. "Thank you, but you do not have to, if you do not want to." He said, looking up at her. "I am honored to have you in here, though." He sipped the tea again, sighing with relief. "This is helping. Would you be willing to go for a walk with me later this evening? Just to the gardens. This room is so.... smothering. I'm tired of being in bed all day." He whined softly.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 02-Jul-21 05:11 AM
She took her own cup, sitting down in the chair that was still set up. The book she had been reading before was still laying there waiting for her to get back to it. The book about the flowers in the garden. The book that was going to help her turn it into the perfect place for her. The tea did fit, It smelled like roses and some kind of herb that she couldn’t quite place. It was calming her down and that was exactly what she needed right then. “I might go stretch my legs then.” She said, getting permission to leave the room. She made a note to at least make sure a maid was there to calm him down if any nightmares should occur. But his fever had seemed to gone down from the medications, he should be able to sleep. “I will walk with you tonight. If you promise to sit down if you need it. I don’t want you pushing yourself.” She warned him. “You will need to listen to me.” She added.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 02-Jul-21 05:55 AM
Meredith said she would walk with her tonight, but he had to listen to her. He chuckled softly and nodded. "Yes, Mother. I will." He stopped, blushing. "I-I...I mean, yes. Yes, I will." He sipped his tea again, finishing the cup. He set it down on the table and went to lay back in bed. "Go stretch your legs. Get some fresh air. You don't want to get stuffed up." He stretched his arm, wincing as it tugged at his wound. "Shit."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 02-Jul-21 07:49 PM
She gave him a small smile at that. “Good.” She finished the last bit of her tea and set the cup down on the table. She walked out of the door and asked for a maid that was standing beside is. “I want you stay by the King. See to his very needs and remain here during his sleep.” She ordered the girl. The girl nodded and quickly made her way into the room, standing against the wall awaiting further orders. “Thank you.” She said. It was a custom she had made herself to always thank her maids and other people who worked for her for their service. She didn’t want to take it for granted. “I will take my leave then. I will see you tonight Damien.” She said with a gentle smile before she picked up her book and left his chambers.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 04-Jul-21 03:33 PM
Damien smiled as Meredith took her leave, but said that she would see him tonight. She even called him by his name~ Damien chuckled softly, thrilled by this turn of events. Thankfully she didn’t hate him. She seemed to actually like him! It was such a shock… but he loved it. He didn’t want it to stop. Later that evening, Damien was standing out of bed. He stood by the window, watching the darkness in the sky become even darker as official night finally arrived. He tapped his fingers on the windowsill, waiting for Meredith to arrive.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 04-Jul-21 08:12 PM
She had spend most of the day outside in the garden, her book in her hands. She was making plans. Deciding which parts of the garden would stay and which ones would go. The things she would add to it to make it even better. She had pulled a few more weeds from the moist ground and then had her dinner served in her own room. After that Linda unbraided her hair and fixed it up in a new updo. Linda had a million ways to do her hair it felt like, it was quite impressive. It was another casual style that mostly had her hair hanging loosely around her shoulders. The dress she wore was a bit more elegant. It was red with darker accents. It had been made for her to fit in with the fashion that was populair in the Dark Kingdom. She then made her way back towards the room that Damien was in and took a deep breath before she entered his room. He was standing by the window, out of bed and he was dressed. It created a smile on her face. “Good evening Damien.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 05-Jul-21 06:18 AM
Damien was dressed in an all black suit with red accents on the vest and the tie. He turned as the door opened and in walked Meredith. Gods, she looked stunning. Damien smiled at her and walked to her, taking her hand and kissing the top of it. "Good evening, Meredith. My, you look absolutely beautiful this evening." He whispered, his eyes roaming over her body. "Your hair style is perfect." He brushed a single stray hair away, but that was the only thing he could find out of place!!! "Shall we?" He asked, extending his arm for her to take. Damien took Meredith down to the gardens once more. "The gardens are far larger than the area I showed you the first time. I think it could be interesting to walk that path tonight." He said, guiding her along towards the inner gardens. "There is a small pond with koi fish. I think you will like it." He said. His right hand came up to hold her hand that rested within the crook of his left arm. "Did you have a restful day?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 05-Jul-21 07:00 AM
She couldn’t help but look up in pleasant surprise when the dress she had chosen perfectly matched the outfit that Damien had decided to wear. It made them look like a coordinated couple, ready to make their appearance in front of their people. It somehow gave her heart a small flutter. “Thank you.” She smiled at him as he brushed the hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear. “You look quite well yourself.” She complimented him back. She took his arm and hooked her own into it. They were walking close together, her dress flowing behind her as her heels tapped against the marble flooring in the hallways. “There is more to the gardens?” She asked curiously. She had explored a small bit that day, but she had thought that she had found most of it. She wondered where this other part is that he spoke about. “My day was quite pleasant, thank you for asking. How is your wound?” She asked. She slowed him down a little bit and put her head against his forehead then. “Your fever is gone.” She said then. She suddenly took her hand away then, looking at him with a bit of an embarased blush. She was mothering over him again. “My apologies.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 05-Jul-21 07:08 AM
Meredith suddenly pressed her forehead against his and told him that his fever was gone. She apologized and the blush on her cheeks made him chuckle. He leaned down and kissed her cheek. "Don't apologize. I'd rather have your forehead against mine than Handell's." He laughed softly at his own joke. "My wound is much better. Thank you. It's a little sore ever now and then, but I was able to rest more and the doctor applied more medicine to it. He said it should be completely healed within a few weeks. It...will scar though." He bit his lip, hoping that the idea of a scar didn't disgust his future bride. He took her hand and continued to walk with her. When he came to what appeared to be a rock wall lined with ivy plants, he leaned forward and pressed the rocks. Several pushed inward, and then the entire wall moved aside. "Come." He said softly, walking inside with her. The rock wall shut behind them. Damien brought her down an obsidian stone path that was shaped like a spiral. Down they went until they came to a relatively large pond. The water was dark and inky black due to the lack of sun, but, inside the dark water were the promised koi fish. The fish were white and black, and the white on their bodies glowed brightly. "The fish here were magically charmed to shine in the darkness. They... look like stars now." He smiled.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 05-Jul-21 09:18 AM
She just smiled back at his little joke. "That's good. I am glad you are feeling better." though you should take it easy for a while is what she wanted to add, but she decided to keep her mouth shut. She didn't want that angry Damien back now that she was enjoying this much softer side of him. She was still not convinced if it was just temporary or if there had simply been something causing him to be that way with her before. She walked with him to the stone wall and couldn't help but step back as the stones started to move backwards. She wondered if it was his magic that did that. She had always thought of dark magic as this thing that only brought despair and death. Perhaps the next book she picked up from the library should be about that subject. She walked into the area with him and climbed down the spiral staircase till they reached the pond. The sight of it was magical. Around it grew flowers and algue that softly glowed green in the darkness and then the fish really illuminated the pond. You could see the different patterns that decorated their bodies. She kneeled down next to the pond and let her finger touch the surface of the water, sending the kois in a bit of a swim from the sudden change in the water. "They are beautiful." she said happy.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 05-Jul-21 09:25 AM
Damien went to kneel beside her, smiling softly. “I’m glad you think so. This used to be my favorite spot to come to as a child if I was ever feeling upset or angry. The colors of the koi fish helped to calm me down. Almost no one knows about this location except for myself and Handell. You may come here as often as you wish.” He said, reaching out and touching her shoulder, hoping that she liked being allowed to come here often.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 06-Jul-21 02:50 AM
“I can see why it would be.” She smiled at him as he kneeled beside her. Her eyes almost instantly went back to the koi fish. She like the ones that were mostly white scaled the most. She liked how they glowed, like the sun on a bright day. They were bright enough to light up the area around them. She only looked back up when he shared that the place was a secret to anybody else and that she was free to come here whenever she would liked. “Are you sure? I wouldn’t want to impose on something that private to you.” It was a generous offer, very generous. Even if the spot was very beautiful and she would love to spend more hours here. She would understand if he wanted to keep it all to herself
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Damien Veilheim BOT 06-Jul-21 03:41 AM
"I want to share all that I have with you. Of course I am sure." He whispered, smiling at her. He rubbed her shoulder, wanting to touch her but not wanting to overstep. "You may come and go as you please. Here as well. You do not need my permission." He watched as one of the koi fish, an all white one, swam up and stuck its lips out of the water, spitting flecks of water at Damien. Damien chuckled softly. "The fish have always teased me, ever since I was young."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 08-Jul-21 02:22 AM
She couldn't help but laugh as the small fish just squirted some water in their direction. It was kind of him to want to share such a valueable childhood place and memory with her. Really showed her that he was maybe ready to dedicated more towards them. It really taught her something. She should open up more. Speak more about herself, about her fear and her thoughts. Up until now she had been formal with her, keeping herself closed up. She had believed that was how she should be with him. She was to be his queen, not his lover. They were different things, or at least that had been what she was taught. Perhaps she was wrong. She learned into him then, letting her head rest upon his shoulder. "Thank you for sharing this." she then said, speaking about both the his words and the spot itself.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 08-Jul-21 03:25 AM
Meredith rested her head on his shoulder and Damien's face burned with blush. He smiled a little and let his head rest on hers slightly. "Of course." He whispered, not wanting to ruin their moment. This was a big step! She was touching him, of her own free will! He wasn't going to fuck this up. Damien looked up and gently nudged Meredith. "If you look up, you can see the stars and the moon." He said. Up above, back above the trees was a large opening in the foliage. The moon was large, full, and shining with light. The stars twinkled like little lanterns all across the sky. Damien looked at Meredith. She looked so beautiful in the starlight... He reached over and gently turned her head towards him. He leaned down and pressed his lips to hers, unable to hold himself back from stealing a kiss. His hold on her cheek was soft so she could easily move if it became too much.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 08-Jul-21 08:42 AM
She followed his gaze up towards the sky, looking at the bright little spots that decorated the sky everywhere. In the light kingdom it was hard to see the stars. Even during the night there was so much light that it was difficult to spot them. But here they were as clear as black birds against the light blue sky would be. His little garden really was something special. She felt his hand reach out for her chin and he turned her head towards him, pressing his lips against hers. It still felt so unfamiliar, yet it no longer seemed to scare her as much as it did before. She kissed him back softly and gently before she pulled back. “It’s so different here.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 09-Jul-21 01:36 PM
Damien smiled as she returned his kiss. He didn't push it further, but it made him feel so good to feel her reciprocate his feelings. "It is different. It's quiet. It doesn't feel as... immensely dark down here..." He whispered. "The stars make the light brighter here."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 10-Jul-21 07:08 AM
“It does look brighter.” She agreed with him, it was part of why she liked it. The place was glowing from every side. The glowing alge, the glowing fish and the stars that shone down on the place just created light and warmth. It was a little haven of something that almost resembled her own kingdom and she knew that she would treasure it. “Does the castle have any more secrets?” She teased him, trying to be more casual. “Or are you going to hide those from me?”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 12-Jul-21 03:26 AM
Damien laughed as she asked if there were more secrets. "There are definitely more secrets. I will show you them all. If I can remember them all, that is." He chuckled. "I used to lay 'traps' for the servants when I was younger. I am almost positive that there are a few.... untriggered. Gods only know when I will find them, or when the servants will." He covered his eyes. "Handell will surely reprimand me for it." He chuckled again, shaking his head, his blood red hair swishing as he did. "They are harmless. Just little cans that rattle or some cloth monster I made jumping out to spook whatever servant triggers it. Harmless children's pranks."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 14-Jul-21 03:06 AM
Meredith couldn’t help but let a laugh escape her lips as he told her about the little pranks he had left around the castle. “I could do without those secrets, I think.” She said with a smile on her face as her eyes were still focused on the beautiful fish that were circling around the pond. Their little glowing bodies creating strange patterns in the water. “I don’t do well when I get scared.” She said as she turned to find his eyes. She was sure he was going to laugh at her, but they were sharing childhood stories. She might as well do the same. “Anytime I get frightened, especially if it would be sudden like your traps, I drop to the floor and start to cry.” She bit her lip down, though her lips were still curled upwards. “It is a serious flaw appearantly.”
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Damien Veilheim BOT 14-Jul-21 08:53 AM
Damien listened as she explained her fear of being scared, especially by surprises. He bit his lip, feeling guilty that he lost track of those damn pranks now. He reached forward and touched her cheek, smiling sweetly at her. "Nonsense. It is not a flaw. Not at all." He whispered, leaning forward and pressing a gentle kiss to her cheek. "I will scour this entire castle until I find them. Rest assured." He said, grinning at her. "I won't let my future wife worry about anything in her home." He brushed his thumb over her cheeks. "Meredith... I...." He swallowed hard. His eyes moved to the koi fish in the pond. He turned to look at her again. "I love you."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 22-Jul-21 02:54 AM
At first the was laughing along with him, actually enjoying the sweetness of his words and how gentle he was being with her. But then he dropped those words on her, the words that surely shouldn't have such an impact on her, but they did. How could he say that so easily. She had been here barely two days and he was already claiming to love her. Sure it had been his choice to make her his wife more then it had been her choice to be his, yet they really knew almost nothing about each other. Most of the Meredith he knew was some formal princess who had been taught how to court and respect. She had tried to open up more, but surely he didn't know her yet by now. She had to say the words back.. the silence had already lasted to long now, yet her lips barely moved. She turned to look at him, to find those hopefull eyes starting into her. He will her husband, so why was it so hard to just say those words. "I..." she forced a smile. "Thank you Damien." was what came out on the end and she knew it should have been something else.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 22-Jul-21 08:26 AM
He saw how hard it was for her to say it back. He smiled softly and reached out and took her hand. "Do not force yourself to say the words. Only say them if you mean them. In my life, I have only ever loved one person... my mother." He sighed softly. "She'd be ashamed of me if she could see how I treated you in the beginning. I hope to make it up to you, and to her." He kissed the back of her hand. "But I do not expect you to return my feelings, unless you truly feel them. I will not demand your love." He knew if he ordered her to tell him she loved him, it would only sever the relationship and trust they were just starting to build. "Does it bother you that I say those words?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 23-Jul-21 08:49 AM
"No." The answer left her lips before she felt like she truly had thought about what the answer meant. But at the same time, if she answered that quickly, her answer had to be truthfull. It wasn't love she felt for him. At least not yet. She felt obligation and pressure. A war had been stilled on the agreement of her marriage and now another war was brimming on the edges if she was not able to make this bond last. "I wish to love you and I hope to one day return your words." She just smiled at him and rose back to her feet, putting distance between her and koi fish that were still swimming in the pond. "I am starting to get more used to the darkness, to the lack of the Goddess' presence. I am sure that with time I will grow to love it as much as I loved my own lands. Just how I believe we could grow strong together, with time." She dusted the dirt of her red and black skirt and looked at the moon that lit the sky. "We should head back and get some rest. Tomorrow we might be able to find out more about the people who attacked you."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 26-Jul-21 03:40 AM
Damien watched her as she explained herself. She stood up and said that they should get some rest. Ah, so he had pushed her too far. He smiled a little and stood up with her. "Of course." He nodded to her. "I have a meeting with the Fire King in a few days time once he arrives. I plan to gather as much knowledge as I can about the attack and confront him on it." He chuckled darkly. "Hopefully he doesn't try to kill me." Damien took Meredith's hand and guided her up and out of the little pond area and back up to the common gardens. Damien didn't let her hand go as he walked her back to her room. The walk was quiet, but Damien had a small smile on his face. When they stopped outside of her room, he turned to her. "Sleep well, Meredith." He said, leaning down and pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "I will see you in the morning. Goodnight." He turned and headed back to his own chambers. He didn't say he loved her. Not because his feelings had changed, but because he knew what would happen if he kept pushing.
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Meredith Maywater BOT 28-Jul-21 04:36 AM
“The Fire King is coming here?” She asked, half surprised that he was able to arrange something like that on such short notice. They only had suspicions that they were behind it and there was no real proof so far that they had been behind it. “I wish to be present.” She said then, decidedly. “If you would let me, of course.” She added, knowing she wasn’t in a position to place demands on him. She let him guide her towards her room. After the time they had spend together over these last two days it almost seemed odd to go back to that room, a place of her own. A place with her maid Linda where she could just be herself. They stopped in front of the door and he placed a gentle kiss on top of her forehead. “Good night Damien.” She smiled at him. She retreated to her own chambers the, Linda already waiting for her to remove her clothes and get her ready for her bed.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 28-Jul-21 04:44 AM
The next morning, Handell came up to Meredith's room and knocked on the door. "His Majesty has requested that you join him for breakfast out in the gardens." He said, bowing to her as he turned to leave. Linda came over, smiling. "Do you wish to attend, my Lady? If so, I think I know just the dress for you to wear."
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Meredith Maywater BOT 28-Jul-21 05:24 AM
She nodded to Handell. “Let the King know I will be joining him.” She let him know before he found his way out again. She turned to Linda. “You seem quite excited about this?” She said with a bit of a side eye to the girl. “Excuse my excitement, my Lady. You just.. seemed happy for the first time yesterday and I believe you were out with the King then too.” Linda smiled a guilty smile. “Too forward, Linda.” Meredith smiled back. “My apologies, my Lady.” She quickly said even if the smile never faded. She knew Meredith would call her out if she overstepped, but she would never show anger with her. They were friends, but that didn’t mean their difference in status wasn’t there. “Show me this dress you had in mind Linda.” Meredith smiled.
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Damien Veilheim BOT 28-Jul-21 07:19 AM
Linda giggled and pulled out a light blue dress with white flowers decorating the skirt. The dress was long but the top was shorter sleeved, allowing her chest to show a little. "I thought it might be fun to flaunt your beauty, especially in front of your future husband." Linda giggled sweetly. "Does this look alright?"
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Meredith Maywater BOT 30-Jul-21 05:00 AM
She couldn't help but smile along with Linda as she got so excited about choosing the dress for her breakfast in the gardens. She couldn't help but shake her head very slightly before answering her. "Yes, that is perfect Linda." she smiled at the girl before letting her get her ready for the day. Her hair was once again braided to frame her face in the perfect matter. Her lips were tainted with a special jelly that would make them appear just slightly pinker then their natural tint. By the time her maid had done her job, she was looking the part of a Queen. She left the room and let Handell escort her towards the gardens where Damien was already waiting for her. "My King, I am presenting you Lady Maywater." he announced her and she gave a small bow for her King. "Good morning Damien."
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Damien Veilheim BOT 02-Aug-21 06:28 AM
Damien was dressed in his standard black suit, but he had styled his hair to be a little more slicked back and... regal. Handell had suggested he try to not appear so rugged and aggressive. He stood as the door open and immediately his eyes widened. Meredith came into the room and she looked stunning. "....M-Meredith. Good morning." He walked to her, taking her hand and kissing the back of it. "You look beautiful." He said softly against her skin. "Good morning."
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Nakachu 05-Aug-21 03:05 AM
Me: She couldn’t help but smile at the compliment that was thrown her way. “Thank you, Linda will be happy to hear that. She worked quite hard on making me presentable for you this moring.” She said with a soft giggle in the back of her throat. “You look quite handsome yourself.” She said back as she let him take her had and kiss it. She looked over to the side where a table was already set with all the breakfast items one could wish for. She walked over towards it and let Damien seat her down if he wished too. She smoothed out her dress. “Did you have a good sleep? How is your pain?” She asked, curious if his wounds were still bothering him.
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Vava 05-Aug-21 05:51 AM
Da: Damien did help her into her seat. He went to sit down across from her at the table, his cheeks a little pink from her compliment. "Thank you. My wounds have healed well, and I am in no pain. I must have had the best nurse taking care of me." He smirked, winking at her. "Did you sleep well?" He reached for a cup of wine and sipped it. "I have to work today to make up for lost time while I was injured. Is there anything you wish to do while I am preoccupied?"
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