Written By Calla
Dec. 2, 2021, 10:09 a.m.(9/4/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Drusila
I have been sent an interesting gift. It was waiting for me as I arrived back from Sangris, nestled upon my pillow like one might leave a chocolate for a weary traveler.
It is, what I will presume to be, an egg. But it is leathery and soft. Occasionally, it undulates as if something within writhes in a sack of slime. Stretches. Tests the boundaries of its leathery purse. When I hold it in the warmth of my palm, it presses itself against the hollow, soaking in the warmth of my skin. It feels like a nuzzle. An affectionate gesture.
And so I keep it close. I've been told it was almost time to come into the world. I await its arrival eagerly - whatever it may be.
It is, what I will presume to be, an egg. But it is leathery and soft. Occasionally, it undulates as if something within writhes in a sack of slime. Stretches. Tests the boundaries of its leathery purse. When I hold it in the warmth of my palm, it presses itself against the hollow, soaking in the warmth of my skin. It feels like a nuzzle. An affectionate gesture.
And so I keep it close. I've been told it was almost time to come into the world. I await its arrival eagerly - whatever it may be.
Written By Reigna
May 22, 2020, 1:03 p.m.(5/4/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Drusila
Between yourself and the marquis that declares himself a criminal proudly, I can see that some scholar failed to impart the skill of reading comprehension, and that is very sad. I, myself am a skilled instructor and would be more than happy to tutor you in such.
You asked if people are not free to make their own choice. My exact words were:
"There is nothing chaining them to this place and if they had the desire or means to move, nothing stops them from doing so. That you think they are unaware of their options and are simply staying put out of ignorance to their options is a little insulting. Or rather, it is very insulting, but I was trying to be kind."
You then stated: If offering the people of Arx a choice is theft, are they then property? Has the Marquessa of Keaton become a proponent of Slavery? It pains me to have to dignify these ridiculous assertions at all, but I will not abide such fallacy to go unanswered. So: No. People are *not* property, obviously. And if you look to my words and read them you will see clearly that I was saying it was a theft of *taxes* not *people*.
"By encouraging the Crownsworn to leave Arx and move to Ischia, you do realize that you are publicly encouraging people to cease making payments to the Crown, and begin paying you? I know you have declared yourself a pirate and all, but that sort of brazen attempt at theft is rather bold."
Now, I have no idea who you are, and none that I asked had any clue either, so I will assume that you are a member of the Seraceni commonfolk who is taking up for their liege. I applaud the loyalty, though I wish it came with a better grasp of the written word. It would seem that Seraceni needs to spend more time on hiring legitimate scholars of Vellichor instead of engaging in the crime of piracy.
You asked if people are not free to make their own choice. My exact words were:
"There is nothing chaining them to this place and if they had the desire or means to move, nothing stops them from doing so. That you think they are unaware of their options and are simply staying put out of ignorance to their options is a little insulting. Or rather, it is very insulting, but I was trying to be kind."
You then stated: If offering the people of Arx a choice is theft, are they then property? Has the Marquessa of Keaton become a proponent of Slavery? It pains me to have to dignify these ridiculous assertions at all, but I will not abide such fallacy to go unanswered. So: No. People are *not* property, obviously. And if you look to my words and read them you will see clearly that I was saying it was a theft of *taxes* not *people*.
"By encouraging the Crownsworn to leave Arx and move to Ischia, you do realize that you are publicly encouraging people to cease making payments to the Crown, and begin paying you? I know you have declared yourself a pirate and all, but that sort of brazen attempt at theft is rather bold."
Now, I have no idea who you are, and none that I asked had any clue either, so I will assume that you are a member of the Seraceni commonfolk who is taking up for their liege. I applaud the loyalty, though I wish it came with a better grasp of the written word. It would seem that Seraceni needs to spend more time on hiring legitimate scholars of Vellichor instead of engaging in the crime of piracy.
Written By Shard
May 19, 2020, 8:02 p.m.(4/26/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Drusila
They need those, yes.
They do also need food.
They do also need food.
Written By Belladonna
April 16, 2020, 8:03 a.m.(2/15/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Drusila
Life is truly full of wonder.
I am glad that even in the darkest hours I have those to help me through the shroud. May your flame never dim, and may I be so lucky and blessed to have it by my side for as long as I am around.
I am glad that even in the darkest hours I have those to help me through the shroud. May your flame never dim, and may I be so lucky and blessed to have it by my side for as long as I am around.
Written By Anisha
Dec. 25, 2019, 10:38 p.m.(6/11/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Drusila
Messere Drusila has met Mirrormasks before, even if she has forgotten that particular aspect of my person. I trust it wasn't as dramatic, then. But I do heed the calling of the Mirrormasks as well as the murmurs of Whisper House, messere.
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