Written By Juliet
Feb. 2, 2017, 11:19 p.m.(11/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
I've been answering a lot of questions, but Prince Anze of Redrain caught me by surprise. It was delightful. He'll make a woman very happy one day, I'm sure.
He's a kitten, really.
He's a kitten, really.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 27, 2017, 10:29 p.m.(10/12/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
Most Radiant Selene was kind enough to offer me a standing invitation to Whisper House.
I admit, I continue to be in awe by her grace and generosity. Every time I do met her, I am humbled and reminded why she is the brightest star of House Whisper.
I admit, I continue to be in awe by her grace and generosity. Every time I do met her, I am humbled and reminded why she is the brightest star of House Whisper.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 21, 2017, 1:56 p.m.(9/21/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
The Sword of Telmar exists in potentiae.
He is a good man. A compassionate man. An honourable man.
And yet so much of him is caught up in might-be's and may become.
If I can help your potential reach fruition, my friend, I will be so very very pleased.
He is a good man. A compassionate man. An honourable man.
And yet so much of him is caught up in might-be's and may become.
If I can help your potential reach fruition, my friend, I will be so very very pleased.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 21, 2017, 1:53 p.m.(9/21/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Angelo
Beloved cousin Angelo has been with us for a bit now. Drawn from Tor to help Duke Leo out in his work for the Voice of the Compact - the Diplomat's corps.
We get along very well. I can see the passion in him that dwells in me, though he directs it differently.
Our conversations run deep. Inviting him to the Salon so he could share that passion with others seemed only natural.
If he has a flaw, it is that he sometimes gets caught up in the moment - forgetting that tomorrow is another day, and that not everything can - or will - resolve itself to our satisfaction.
I don't get to spend enough time with him. But that's because we're both terribly busy people.
I'm proud of Angelo.
We get along very well. I can see the passion in him that dwells in me, though he directs it differently.
Our conversations run deep. Inviting him to the Salon so he could share that passion with others seemed only natural.
If he has a flaw, it is that he sometimes gets caught up in the moment - forgetting that tomorrow is another day, and that not everything can - or will - resolve itself to our satisfaction.
I don't get to spend enough time with him. But that's because we're both terribly busy people.
I'm proud of Angelo.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 14, 2017, 2:27 p.m.(8/28/1005 AR)
"I'll make time later".
That's what I thought. I was busy. I don't even remember if I sent a letter back with the messenger.
At least I have the memories.
But I regret not getting to see you one last time.
That's what I thought. I was busy. I don't even remember if I sent a letter back with the messenger.
At least I have the memories.
But I regret not getting to see you one last time.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:43 a.m.(8/9/1005 AR)
I was handed a note by one of the guardsmen today. Apparently a very inebriated man had taken up a job as an impromptu messenger, and was very insistent the note be given to "the one with the tits". Which I presume could be any of the women in the Fidante villa, but I suppose it's flattering the guardsman thought of me first.
The scrawl was barely legible, but seemed to be a transcribed exchange. About the sharpening and rubbing of sword.
Possibly it was a piece of erotica. Sometimes it's difficult to tell.
Whatever it was, it stopped before it got to the good part.
And the guards never found out who the damned note was from.
The scrawl was barely legible, but seemed to be a transcribed exchange. About the sharpening and rubbing of sword.
Possibly it was a piece of erotica. Sometimes it's difficult to tell.
Whatever it was, it stopped before it got to the good part.
And the guards never found out who the damned note was from.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 7, 2017, 12:54 a.m.(8/5/1005 AR)
Myrinda Grayhope had an acerbic wit. She wasn't afraid to use her tongue to lash anyone, and happy to turn her status as an old widow against anyone who'd dare speak up against her - or hint at punishment for her speaking out of turn.
As far as I know, she got away with it.
She was renowned as a seamstress - though as a true artist, she made what she wanted for you, not what you wanted.
As far as I know, she got away with it.
I didn't have that many meetings with her, but she was always kind to me. I'd say respectful, in that she offered what she was given, in that regards.
She'd just had her name added to the membership rolls of the Salon, and she promised that she would be as vicious as ever if she caught hint of stupidity in our ranks.
To be frank, I was looking forward to it.
Rest in peace, Myrinda Grayhope. Arx is lesser in your absence.
As far as I know, she got away with it.
She was renowned as a seamstress - though as a true artist, she made what she wanted for you, not what you wanted.
As far as I know, she got away with it.
I didn't have that many meetings with her, but she was always kind to me. I'd say respectful, in that she offered what she was given, in that regards.
She'd just had her name added to the membership rolls of the Salon, and she promised that she would be as vicious as ever if she caught hint of stupidity in our ranks.
To be frank, I was looking forward to it.
Rest in peace, Myrinda Grayhope. Arx is lesser in your absence.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 6, 2017, 5:37 p.m.(8/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
There's so much to say. And yet so little.
I considered Marquessa Samantha Deepwood a friend - I was inspired by her passion and sense of justice.
I consider Marquessa Ivy Deepwood a friend. I am inspired by her passion and sense of justice, and proud of how it has led her true.
I considered Marquessa Samantha Deepwood a friend - I was inspired by her passion and sense of justice.
I consider Marquessa Ivy Deepwood a friend. I am inspired by her passion and sense of justice, and proud of how it has led her true.
Written By Juliet
Jan. 6, 2017, 4:38 p.m.(8/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
To pen these thoughts is a religious excercise, not one of vanity - but I am vain enough to put it in my public journals.
I do not envy her Excellency for the choices she has had to make. In whatever dealings I have had with her, she has been straightforward and to the point. Like her brother, she had an intent of ruling for the common people. I firmly believe she always had the best of the Compact in mind when making her decisions.
And she has decided to give up her life for it.
I can hope and wish it isn't necessary. For some last-minute miracle - perhaps from this elven goddess, who is supposedly one of our Lost of the Pantheon. I can hope, and I can wish, and I can pray.
I don't know if you ever believed my words when we first met, your Excellency. But they were spoken earnestly and without any hidden intent.
I cannot imagine the burden of carrying the Compact's woes. I don't think I'd be strong enough for it.
I hope the rest of your days are filled with joy and pleasure. That you take good memories with you to the next life.
Be that years from now, or in a matter of weeks.
I do not envy her Excellency for the choices she has had to make. In whatever dealings I have had with her, she has been straightforward and to the point. Like her brother, she had an intent of ruling for the common people. I firmly believe she always had the best of the Compact in mind when making her decisions.
And she has decided to give up her life for it.
I can hope and wish it isn't necessary. For some last-minute miracle - perhaps from this elven goddess, who is supposedly one of our Lost of the Pantheon. I can hope, and I can wish, and I can pray.
I don't know if you ever believed my words when we first met, your Excellency. But they were spoken earnestly and without any hidden intent.
I cannot imagine the burden of carrying the Compact's woes. I don't think I'd be strong enough for it.
I hope the rest of your days are filled with joy and pleasure. That you take good memories with you to the next life.
Be that years from now, or in a matter of weeks.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 29, 2016, 5:38 a.m.(7/7/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
If you live up to the banter of your letters, Prince Anze, then I have every expectation that you shall be an exciting new friend.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 27, 2016, 8:10 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)
For those lost, I will weep.
For those who returned, I am grateful.
For those who returned, I am grateful.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 26, 2016, 3:50 a.m.(6/26/1005 AR)
I was very young when my brother and cousin marched off to war, to retake Tor from an usurper. To fight in one of the bloodiest conflicts in living memory.
I remember the feeling of dread in my breast.
There's a different group of people going this time. Different people I care for.
I know the necessity. I know why they're going.
I've seen the foe they face.
But I can't banish the dread this time, either.
Be safe. Be victorious.
Return home to me.
Please.
I remember the feeling of dread in my breast.
There's a different group of people going this time. Different people I care for.
I know the necessity. I know why they're going.
I've seen the foe they face.
But I can't banish the dread this time, either.
Be safe. Be victorious.
Return home to me.
Please.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 22, 2016, 6:56 p.m.(6/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
The Lady Eirene has been a font of good advice and even better stories.
I appreciate her visits. And I've been quite fond of her since the very first time we met.
I appreciate her visits. And I've been quite fond of her since the very first time we met.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 22, 2016, 12:30 p.m.(6/15/1005 AR)
It comes down to choice.
The Dark Reflection does not care what you do once you've stared into the mirror - only that you do so. Only that you become comfortable with what you see.
His is the realm of the dead - his children are demons. It is a Lycene custom to view these demons as a metaphor for dark passions run amuck.
Everyone will at some point feel the urge to kill someone. Yet the great majority of us will never be murderers.
Every moment you live, you choose who you are.
You choose if your jealousy will drive poison into the cup of your cousin, to bring you into consideration for succession.
The Thirteenth has certainly seen enough people do that, or worse.
You choose if your sense of pride and the need to be recognised as a great person will drive you to do great works.
I expect the Thirteenth has seen that, too, albeit more rarely.
What Tehom asks of us, is to gaze into the mirror and accept all that we are.
And to make ourselves into the persons we want to be, with our eyes open and with true knowledge of ourselves.
To deny ourselves - our passions, even the darkest ones - is to, to continue to metaphor, summon a demon into this world.
And demon summoning is the greatest of blasphemies against Him.
The Dark Reflection does not care what you do once you've stared into the mirror - only that you do so. Only that you become comfortable with what you see.
His is the realm of the dead - his children are demons. It is a Lycene custom to view these demons as a metaphor for dark passions run amuck.
Everyone will at some point feel the urge to kill someone. Yet the great majority of us will never be murderers.
Every moment you live, you choose who you are.
You choose if your jealousy will drive poison into the cup of your cousin, to bring you into consideration for succession.
The Thirteenth has certainly seen enough people do that, or worse.
You choose if your sense of pride and the need to be recognised as a great person will drive you to do great works.
I expect the Thirteenth has seen that, too, albeit more rarely.
What Tehom asks of us, is to gaze into the mirror and accept all that we are.
And to make ourselves into the persons we want to be, with our eyes open and with true knowledge of ourselves.
To deny ourselves - our passions, even the darkest ones - is to, to continue to metaphor, summon a demon into this world.
And demon summoning is the greatest of blasphemies against Him.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 20, 2016, 6:53 p.m.(6/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
Lord Ansel Telmar presents an intriguing figure. The very picture of an Oathlands Knight in every way, shape and form.
Blushes like one, too.
Blushes like one, too.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 20, 2016, 10:46 a.m.(6/9/1005 AR)
I only had the pleasure of meeting Horatio Mercier the once. He let me hold his snake.
People always think I'm making a lewd joke when I say that, but it's the literal truth. He had a great white snake, named Lady Meandre, and I got to bond with her and wrap her around me, and he told me I was spoiled and silly.
I liked him.
I hope our meeting was a fond memory for him.
I hope he is at peace.
People always think I'm making a lewd joke when I say that, but it's the literal truth. He had a great white snake, named Lady Meandre, and I got to bond with her and wrap her around me, and he told me I was spoiled and silly.
I liked him.
I hope our meeting was a fond memory for him.
I hope he is at peace.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 15, 2016, 9:14 p.m.(5/23/1005 AR)
I admit, the death of Baron Eos Saik came as a shock to me.
We were close. In many ways, he felt like a father. We talked about many things, and there was always a sense of mutual respect.
The last time we talked, I lost my patience with him. He apologised, of course. He always did.
I joked to Saedrus that he'd return, and we'd talk, and everything would be as it always were. That I'd easily forgiven any slight, and looked forward to seeing him again.
Well.
Shit.
We lost a great man.
I offer my condolences to those that knew him. Should you want to remember him, to celebrate his life, then... Well. I will be available. And I am sure there will be a wonderful ceremony for him as well.
We were close. In many ways, he felt like a father. We talked about many things, and there was always a sense of mutual respect.
The last time we talked, I lost my patience with him. He apologised, of course. He always did.
I joked to Saedrus that he'd return, and we'd talk, and everything would be as it always were. That I'd easily forgiven any slight, and looked forward to seeing him again.
Well.
Shit.
We lost a great man.
I offer my condolences to those that knew him. Should you want to remember him, to celebrate his life, then... Well. I will be available. And I am sure there will be a wonderful ceremony for him as well.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 13, 2016, 12:36 a.m.(5/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
Madame Radiant.
I understand so very well why she is given that title. To be in her presence is to be kissed by sunlight.
She is an understandably busy woman, and I am honoured to have procured her company.
I will hear her farewell to me in my dreams tonight, I expect.
I understand so very well why she is given that title. To be in her presence is to be kissed by sunlight.
She is an understandably busy woman, and I am honoured to have procured her company.
I will hear her farewell to me in my dreams tonight, I expect.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 11, 2016, 7:04 p.m.(5/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cicero
It's intriguing to compare the differences between Prince Cicero and Princess Isolde's teachings. And to see the similarities that shoot through, despite it all. Like seeing a reflection through different shards.
As it should be.
As it should be.
Written By Juliet
Dec. 8, 2016, 10:54 p.m.(5/2/1005 AR)
"Sultry Rose".
I'm flattered.
I've enjoyed it alongside conversations of quiet and intimate sorts, where the nature of relationships and even society or the soul has been discussed.
I shall ensure that there is always a plentiful stock available in our house.
I do so adore the Merciers and their clever ways.
I'm flattered.
I've enjoyed it alongside conversations of quiet and intimate sorts, where the nature of relationships and even society or the soul has been discussed.
I shall ensure that there is always a plentiful stock available in our house.
I do so adore the Merciers and their clever ways.
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