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Written By Valencia

July 17, 2023, 11:24 p.m.(3/9/1020 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

We never got to speak. We had much to speak about. And, so I have decided that this is not really goodbye.

I will not say it. You cannot make me. Sweet dream, perhaps. Thank you for certain. So much more to say. But never goodbye.

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Written By Mabelle

July 17, 2023, 4:25 a.m.(3/8/1020 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Another friend lost.
The world around me narrows.

Written By Neve

Dec. 27, 2020, 6:06 p.m.(8/23/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Allies are great! And so is drive! But..well, don't forget to start your day off with a piece of pie! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Until snacktime..and lunch, and second snacktime, and dinner, and dessert, and pre-dinner snacktime.

Written By Sabine

July 23, 2020, 7:08 a.m.(9/15/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

No one, the gods included, will be surprised that I record this here: I am not a woman given to sentiment.

I place that statement beside this one, to be preserved for history's sake: I had no intention of marrying again and yet do not regret-- for once-- the act of changing my mind. My first husband was my mother's choice, my second necessity's. Both died to violence. These events did not endear me to the state of matrimony; I would prefer my reputation be other than a bloody widow. When set on a course, I but rarely turn from it. I had no intention of taking a third husband. Since binding Gaspar to me as consort, as Marquis, as bridegroom, I have learned that there are times when doubling back on a decision has merit. If we prosper now, with trade diminished and threats clotting thickly around, it is because he has set his mind and will to the benefit of my holdings. More than that, my Nurie sings in her workroom, I have caught the servants smiling, and when he answers their salutes, my guards stand with greater pride. I even spied Cosimo nodding to him, once, and that is no small thing (though not yet Piccola; still, I expect even she will eventually succumb). With some born to royalty comes a certain grace. Not all, but some.

I am not a woman given to sentiment. I believe when sentiment is stripped from a thing, the truth shines through. It was the right choice, to marry again, because I chose to marry this man. He brings us grace.

Written By Sabine

May 11, 2020, 5:50 p.m.(4/10/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Accusations of love matches have flown fast and thick of late. With the declaration of betrothal to Prince Gaspar recently made, it seems appropriate to state for the formal record that love was not a factor in my proposal. Once again I marry for reasons other than affection. Three reasons, in fact:

The first, to cement our loyalty to Velenosa, so it may never be in question, whatever comes.

The second and third are the matched pair of caravels he gifted Tessere as a gift of courtship. The Dark Queen and Bright Mirror stand-- float?-- as proof of his devotion to our betterment.

He is a worthy Prince. He will be a worthy Consort. A fortunate match, as most of mine have been. Excepting the previous deaths, of course. We shall pray he defies that trend.

Written By Ornella

March 22, 2020, 10:26 p.m.(12/22/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Gaspar has always been better at it than I have, but he taught me everything I know about the finer parts of steering people where you want them to go. Subtle gestures, small words, changes in tone and word choice all matter. Gaspar is the undisputed king, but he trained a princess. He trained me.

Written By Brigid

Dec. 30, 2019, 1:05 a.m.(6/19/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

The forests of my home were as familiar to me as my own bedroom, the boughs as comfortable as my bed. The beasts that roamed betwixt the tall pines both in the light of revealing sunshine and the halo of starshine as comfortable with my presence as the horses and even hounds I trained. But for some reason I'd never expected to meet a familiar acquaintance, who hails from mossy undergrowth and chicken coop raids, in the city of Arx.

Well met, Mr. Fox.

Written By Saoirse

Oct. 3, 2019, 5:27 p.m.(12/13/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

I think, dear cousin, that the objection lies more to the optics of hosting anything that even vaguely resembles an auction of human flesh. It is not as if slavery and thralldom are ancient relics long forgotten or from a world so far away we have no true grasp of them. These things are here. And are there not other ways to raise money for charity - especially THIS charity, considering - that spark our creativity more than winking at the very thing we are said to despise?

Written By Evangeline

Oct. 1, 2019, 3:47 p.m.(12/9/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

His first visit to the Whisper House was to visit me for tea! I told him I would gloat about this in the whites and since I am a woman of my word, here I am putting quill to parchment of the Prince's inaugural Whisper House experience. What wonderful company, indeed!

Written By Cassimir

Aug. 25, 2019, 11:04 a.m.(9/18/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Beyond my wildest expectations, the Velenosan Prince has become a dependable friend to me. He has even taken a keen interest in my day-to-day affairs, at least those he might be inclined to effect in some way, whether inadvertently or otherwise. I find that in spite of my natural desire to maintain privacy where personal matters are concerned, I have become more open to accepting advice and support from him. I am cautiously optimistic that this is a two-way road, in that by my own limited means, I will one day be as helpful to him in his life as he has already been in mine.

Written By Cassima

July 16, 2019, 10:35 p.m.(6/23/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

I have not spoken like that in a long time. Thank you. It was not what I expected, especially considering why we had a meeting today in the first place.

Dare I say it, I think perhaps we may be friends?

Written By Saoirse

July 4, 2019, 1:29 a.m.(5/25/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Any noble house that doesn't post room assignments in its personal halls is AN ENVOY OF CHAOS AND MADNESS, do you HEAR ME, Berenice?!

No I canNOT just knock, thank you.

Written By Tyche

June 30, 2019, 11:52 p.m.(5/18/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

The latest of Velenosan princes to come to Arx, but perhaps the most enjoyable when it comes to company. He's charming, witty, always up for a drink... He reminds me of me.

Written By Martino

June 29, 2019, 6:41 a.m.(5/15/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Gaspar

Truly I am pleased on the arrival of your fine presence in our city, Prince Gaspar. The loafers made by the good Whisper Selene are incredible and I would wholeheartedly agree. Just prior to your arrival there was a whole set, a matching collection. Shirt, trousers as well as a fine jacket.

If you can, good Prince, I recommend trying them as well.

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