Written By Derovai
June 20, 2018, 11:20 a.m.(1/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
"Especially if your life and the lives of the people surrounding you may be on the line, or the lives of others in general."
I think I'd rearrange those priorities a bit, although I doubt you meant the implication of this arrangement as putting oneself first. In any case: the lives of others in general, then those of people surrounding you, then your own life. Lying to save your own life in advance of lying to save others' strikes me as being somewhat ethically unsound, but lying to save another's may be an extremely ethical deed, depending on the lie itself and the circumstances surrounding it.
I think I'd rearrange those priorities a bit, although I doubt you meant the implication of this arrangement as putting oneself first. In any case: the lives of others in general, then those of people surrounding you, then your own life. Lying to save your own life in advance of lying to save others' strikes me as being somewhat ethically unsound, but lying to save another's may be an extremely ethical deed, depending on the lie itself and the circumstances surrounding it.
Written By Astraea
June 19, 2018, 5:32 p.m.(1/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
My cousin. I saw how moved you were the day before and it as saddening. Heart-wrenching to watch you suffer in any manner but most especially in a way that I couldn't comfort you. The beautiful thing about the freedom of choice is that you get to work through this however you want and the people who love you will remain by your side still.
You're an amazing woman through and through and the ordeal you're going through will pass but I can tell you now that your feelings may never be resolved and I think, like myself and no doubt many others, that there will always remain a certain mixture of emotions when thinking of him.
You're an amazing woman through and through and the ordeal you're going through will pass but I can tell you now that your feelings may never be resolved and I think, like myself and no doubt many others, that there will always remain a certain mixture of emotions when thinking of him.
Written By Orathy
June 16, 2018, 1:53 p.m.(1/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Aye, it be cruel to speak the truth, ain't it?
Reckon ya outta pause fer a moment 'n think of this: if them Valardin people thought they rescued the boy Aurelian from kidnappin all those years back, then man who was just put to death was a boy himself to reasonably pass as the boy kidnapped when they changed names... cause he would have to be lookin the same at the very least the same age... So quick to judge you lot are. But what bout the boy who likely had no other choice but to pretend to be Aurelian, so he be surviving. Who ever put 'em there, should have been the ones ya outta be mad bout.
Neither boy had a choice from what I be readin of that proclamation. Aye so PRAISE yerselves for doin justice.
But aye, I ain't knowin nothing bout the case. Yer right.
Reckon ya outta pause fer a moment 'n think of this: if them Valardin people thought they rescued the boy Aurelian from kidnappin all those years back, then man who was just put to death was a boy himself to reasonably pass as the boy kidnapped when they changed names... cause he would have to be lookin the same at the very least the same age... So quick to judge you lot are. But what bout the boy who likely had no other choice but to pretend to be Aurelian, so he be surviving. Who ever put 'em there, should have been the ones ya outta be mad bout.
Neither boy had a choice from what I be readin of that proclamation. Aye so PRAISE yerselves for doin justice.
But aye, I ain't knowin nothing bout the case. Yer right.
Written By Sabella
June 16, 2018, 10:07 a.m.(1/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Marquessa,
I do not know you that well, very little at all in fact, but my heart aches for what you have been through. I am sure you have many days of grief ahead, for betrayal such as this must render the heart into a million tiny pieces and cause a pit in the stomach that one could be so trusting and have someone so thoroughly lie about every aspect of themselves and be believed and loved for it.
But you should not lose hope and you should not lose hope. This is a tragic event and you should turn to your family and friends to help uplift you through these dark times. I cannot imagine how you are feeling right now, although I have been through my fair share of heartbreak, but look to the positive things about this misfortune: you were not married and there were no children which would have made things far worse. You were spared having to marry that terrible person and you still have a bright future ahead of you, even if you may not see it now. I do and I believe you will find happiness. The true happiness you were seeking.
This is only an end to the betrayer's story--it is a new beginning for yours. A much happier chapter than the ones before it, where you know who your true friends are.
I do not know you that well, very little at all in fact, but my heart aches for what you have been through. I am sure you have many days of grief ahead, for betrayal such as this must render the heart into a million tiny pieces and cause a pit in the stomach that one could be so trusting and have someone so thoroughly lie about every aspect of themselves and be believed and loved for it.
But you should not lose hope and you should not lose hope. This is a tragic event and you should turn to your family and friends to help uplift you through these dark times. I cannot imagine how you are feeling right now, although I have been through my fair share of heartbreak, but look to the positive things about this misfortune: you were not married and there were no children which would have made things far worse. You were spared having to marry that terrible person and you still have a bright future ahead of you, even if you may not see it now. I do and I believe you will find happiness. The true happiness you were seeking.
This is only an end to the betrayer's story--it is a new beginning for yours. A much happier chapter than the ones before it, where you know who your true friends are.
Written By Thena
June 16, 2018, 9:32 a.m.(1/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
It is best to just ignore Master Orathy Culler. He has made something of a hobby of shooting his mouth off to see what reactions he can provoke with his ignorance and cruelty, so to respond is merely to add fuel to his fire.
I do not know you, but I am sorry for what happened to you.
I do not know you, but I am sorry for what happened to you.
Written By Zebulon
May 17, 2018, 3:18 p.m.(10/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Marquessa Quenia, I am very thankful for your words of encouragement and I know you would have come if you could have. It was a thrilling bout and I look forward to the next one and, hopefully, your presence there! I appreciate your patronage and your support of my dream of becoming a Champion!
Written By Lucita
Feb. 15, 2018, 9:31 a.m.(3/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Snicker. Kidnapped...Uh Huh! Giggle.
I'm glad that you were able to play along and that at long last you are finding out just how much fun the unexpected, and playful flirting can be. Your betrothed has hidden depths below that formal, dignified surface. Good to see you are avoiding tedium and enjoying each other's company.
I'm glad that you were able to play along and that at long last you are finding out just how much fun the unexpected, and playful flirting can be. Your betrothed has hidden depths below that formal, dignified surface. Good to see you are avoiding tedium and enjoying each other's company.
Written By Derovai
Jan. 21, 2018, 1:58 p.m.(1/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I liked the wine, at least. Perhaps a bit too much, but under the circumstances, I am sure that can be excused. I made it two drinks into your bottle and several into my own. It could be worse, though. It could be cupcake liquor (which still sits, untouched, in my boarding room).
Written By Leena
Jan. 12, 2018, 8:19 a.m.(12/13/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
My darling sister has once again risen to the occasion and used her powers of persuasion, called in favors, or just used pure might to pull the Igniseri family together once again for a successful family dinner. It's always nice to get everyone together and we manage that no one loses an arm. The food was good, and..Bacon Muffins were donated by the good Lord Edain from Valardin. I hear the house primarily runs on bacon as fuel. I cannot say I am quite of the stomach for continual bacon, however they produce many stalwart knights and I am not so physically stalwart, so perhaps there is something to this bacon physique diet?
I got to say hello to most my family here, the lovely Echo whom is as fierce as she is beautifully petite. The lovely Ariella, whom starts out good company and I swear becomes even better so the more she drinks, though the bawdiness is equal to that of any seasoned sailor. And of course my sister, whom managed somehow to keep us all in line. Good show, sister of mine. To any reading know that the lovely Marquessa Quenia is not only intelligent, a good leader, and the true voice of our family, but she also happens to be single.
Inquisitor Laric Grayson came to the party. Invited, of course. Though perhaps he was lured in curiosity about the bacon muffins as I was? Bacon..in a muffin? Something about that seems blasphemous, perhaps he chose to investigate? Perhaps not. Either way I do hope he had a satisfying time and a equally satisfied belly.
To my family - I've missed you all so. It was good to see you all. I love you, and it is good to see you all well and around a table once more, even if I question the viability of what appears to be Ariella's choice of seating.
We should certainly do the family dinner again soon. Perhaps I will help my sister with it's planning..though probably not.
I got to say hello to most my family here, the lovely Echo whom is as fierce as she is beautifully petite. The lovely Ariella, whom starts out good company and I swear becomes even better so the more she drinks, though the bawdiness is equal to that of any seasoned sailor. And of course my sister, whom managed somehow to keep us all in line. Good show, sister of mine. To any reading know that the lovely Marquessa Quenia is not only intelligent, a good leader, and the true voice of our family, but she also happens to be single.
Inquisitor Laric Grayson came to the party. Invited, of course. Though perhaps he was lured in curiosity about the bacon muffins as I was? Bacon..in a muffin? Something about that seems blasphemous, perhaps he chose to investigate? Perhaps not. Either way I do hope he had a satisfying time and a equally satisfied belly.
To my family - I've missed you all so. It was good to see you all. I love you, and it is good to see you all well and around a table once more, even if I question the viability of what appears to be Ariella's choice of seating.
We should certainly do the family dinner again soon. Perhaps I will help my sister with it's planning..though probably not.
Written By Astraea
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:21 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
As a fan of the hunt I must say that pinning you down is nigh impossible. May our paths cross again soon my Lady for the first time was not the last. Your words during our initial encounter left me a bit wanting. I felt as if I did not convey my intentions well enough. My sister is the musician-poet, the way she can capture the essence of something and distill it into a few drops of truth...I always admire it. Next time I will not flounder or stumble in my approach cousin and I hope you know that I meant what I said. I do love you no matter what.
Written By Marian
Dec. 3, 2017, 3:53 p.m.(9/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
The sins of the mother are not of the daughter. You are the master of your own destiny. I agree with my friends that any man that would judge you by your family is not a man worth having. Better yet, challenge him to a duel and choose a champion that doesn't mind beating one of such prejudice.
Written By Dafne
Dec. 1, 2017, 2:40 p.m.(9/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
My dear Quenia - You are Marquessa now. Certainly it is your duty to marry for the good for your domain (as it is mine for the same reasons), but neither is it your family's place to pressure you into marriage, especially as you are hardly in a desperate position for heirs. If they become too insistent, I suggest tapping them lightly across the nose with a rolled up scroll, as one might with a misbehaving puppy.
That said, let me remind you of this: you are not your mother. Neither are you your brothers, as much as I adored them. You are yourself, in all the best ways, and any man worthy of sitting next to you will see that.
(Sometimes I swear I sound fifty instead of nineteen when I write these things. I blame it on the ducal ring; it's very heavy. Come have a drink sometime.)
That said, let me remind you of this: you are not your mother. Neither are you your brothers, as much as I adored them. You are yourself, in all the best ways, and any man worthy of sitting next to you will see that.
(Sometimes I swear I sound fifty instead of nineteen when I write these things. I blame it on the ducal ring; it's very heavy. Come have a drink sometime.)
Written By Alarissa
Dec. 1, 2017, 9:39 a.m.(9/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I wholeheartedly agree with the Archduchess. We should all have tea sometime.
Written By Eleyna
Dec. 1, 2017, 8:35 a.m.(9/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I've been called a suspected 'black widow' and they let me become Archduchess. If someone cares about whatever your mother did, they aren't worth marrying anyway.
Written By Carita
Oct. 13, 2017, 4:28 p.m.(5/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I am offering my services, Marquessa, as I am capable of singing rude sailing shanties with stringed (banjo, perhaps) accompaniment.
Written By Thena
Oct. 13, 2017, 4:24 p.m.(5/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I know someone with a banjo.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 23, 2017, 10:16 a.m.(4/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Marquessa Quenia and I have been getting along quite well. I like her, and we seem to trust each other. I'm acting as one of the voices of our house and together we're hosting events, making trade contacts, renewing contact with those of our fealty. It is not all just house business between us. We've been sharing a glass of wine and a few laughs, talked together for hours. I think we are growing to be a good team under her guidance.
Written By Teela
Sept. 17, 2017, 4:28 p.m.(3/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Marquessa Quenia is a great hostess and she had a great party. Only one person got too much into their cups. There was no fighting. And the King showed up!
Very different from parties in Cloudspine.
Very different from parties in Cloudspine.
Written By Pietro
Feb. 10, 2017, 7:02 p.m.(11/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
My younger sister, Quenia, arrived from Granato this week to help keep us in line. It's good to see her. We were never that close growing up, since she warded with the Zaffrias and I with the Rubinos, but I still feel more like a family when we're all together. I'm sure with everything as in flux as it is, it will help Vincere to have another set of steady hands and clever eyes around to help out around here.
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