Written By Roxana
May 8, 2020, 12:01 a.m.(4/3/1013 AR)
I love all of my proteges, they are absolutely perfect and I adore them, truly.
I don't have a favorite of course, except for sometimes. Today it is Lady Alessia Mazetti.
I don't have a favorite of course, except for sometimes. Today it is Lady Alessia Mazetti.
Written By Roxana
April 30, 2020, 5:29 p.m.(3/16/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Hey do you know anyone whose sister got them an AMAZING gift recently?
I bet that person's sister is totally going to write about how awesome their sister is.
Right?
I bet that person's sister is totally going to write about how awesome their sister is.
Right?
Written By Roxana
April 3, 2020, 7:13 p.m.(1/18/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
But I can eat cookies right out of the jar without having them tasted first, right?
I hope so, otherwise ooops.
I hope so, otherwise ooops.
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 3:03 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
This is advice to my Malvici cousins who may not know my sister well or at all. If this began as a forgery conspiracy it could turn into an impersonation conspiracy and that would be very bad.
My advice is this. If you meet someone who resembles my sister and claims to be her, ask her to prove it.
The real Eirene will say something that includes many unexpected four letter words. She will possibly roll her eyes at you, and also possibly punch you for asking such a stupid thing, so be ready to duck.
A false Eirene might not know these details.
Confirm all interactions with supposed Eirenes.
My advice is this. If you meet someone who resembles my sister and claims to be her, ask her to prove it.
The real Eirene will say something that includes many unexpected four letter words. She will possibly roll her eyes at you, and also possibly punch you for asking such a stupid thing, so be ready to duck.
A false Eirene might not know these details.
Confirm all interactions with supposed Eirenes.
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 2:59 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
IF this is not a forgery situation and my sister has actually returned to Arx, I am leaving this list here as a reference for her so she doesn't have to waste time figuring out what to lecture me about. It's all outlined below.
1. My house is ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
2. My clothes are ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
3. My general personality remains ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
4. I still do not know how to use a sword but I /can/ occasionally get a scratch in with a hairpin. (note the hairpin part she should be very proud of, it is not a suggested lecture. The sword part I know she has her feelings about.)
5. I'm very tired because I could only think of four things. Oh! I'm not getting proper sleep, since I serve as lady-in-waiting to a beautiful but entirely nocturnal Queen, and yet also have things I have to do during the day. She could lecture me on that as well.
You are welcome, favorite sister, if you are indeed here.
If you are not I expect legal action taken against this forgery situation.
1. My house is ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
2. My clothes are ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
3. My general personality remains ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
4. I still do not know how to use a sword but I /can/ occasionally get a scratch in with a hairpin. (note the hairpin part she should be very proud of, it is not a suggested lecture. The sword part I know she has her feelings about.)
5. I'm very tired because I could only think of four things. Oh! I'm not getting proper sleep, since I serve as lady-in-waiting to a beautiful but entirely nocturnal Queen, and yet also have things I have to do during the day. She could lecture me on that as well.
You are welcome, favorite sister, if you are indeed here.
If you are not I expect legal action taken against this forgery situation.
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 2:52 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Dear Journal,
Today someone sent me a letter forged in Eirene's handwriting, claiming she was back in the city.
Its obviously complete nonsense because of /course/ the first thing she would have done had she arrived would be run straight over to see me.
I could swear I saw similar forgeries in the whites, and I'm nearly certain that is a sin. Isn't it?
Forgery is a serious problem that the citizens of Arx need to be ever vigilant about.
Today someone sent me a letter forged in Eirene's handwriting, claiming she was back in the city.
Its obviously complete nonsense because of /course/ the first thing she would have done had she arrived would be run straight over to see me.
I could swear I saw similar forgeries in the whites, and I'm nearly certain that is a sin. Isn't it?
Forgery is a serious problem that the citizens of Arx need to be ever vigilant about.
Written By Roxana
Aug. 22, 2019, 2:06 a.m.(9/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Vincenzo
Really dear one, only those three goals?
I was sure I'd inspired another! I hope I aimed it at the right artiste.
I was sure I'd inspired another! I hope I aimed it at the right artiste.
Written By Roxana
July 22, 2019, 1:59 p.m.(7/6/1011 AR)
Hmm. I read the words of my Lycene sisters and consider.
Should I be a nettle then?
Or a rose without a thorn plucked from a rosebush beneath which a poisonous spider or snake makes its home?
Or a buttercup?
Should I be a nettle then?
Or a rose without a thorn plucked from a rosebush beneath which a poisonous spider or snake makes its home?
Or a buttercup?
Written By Roxana
July 21, 2019, 2:22 p.m.(7/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
That is a fine question. It is an endearment my deceased husband used to describe me now and then, I think to emphasize that I was all sweetness and no sting.
Written By Roxana
July 20, 2019, 7:12 p.m.(7/2/1011 AR)
If I were a flower what flower would I be?
A rose with no thorn I think.
Perhaps a buttercup?
A rose with no thorn I think.
Perhaps a buttercup?
Written By Roxana
Dec. 20, 2018, 10:22 a.m.(3/16/1010 AR)
I miss my sister.
Written By Roxana
Nov. 17, 2018, 6:49 p.m.(1/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I did not know Sir Ober well but we'd had some lovely conversations over the past few months. I enjoyed his company. He amused me, a knight in shining armor in the manner of storybooks.
I am sorry to hear of his death. He was kind, and so young.
I am sorry to hear of his death. He was kind, and so young.
Written By Roxana
Oct. 25, 2018, 11:24 a.m.(11/15/1009 AR)
I stand behind my assessment from my last journal.
I /do/ become dangerous when I'm waiting for something. I get restless. I get bored.
Things go badly for everyone when I'm bored. So impulsive.
I'll entertain myself in the meantime for everyone's benefit. You are welcome, Arx.
I /do/ become dangerous when I'm waiting for something. I get restless. I get bored.
Things go badly for everyone when I'm bored. So impulsive.
I'll entertain myself in the meantime for everyone's benefit. You are welcome, Arx.
Written By Roxana
Oct. 16, 2018, 7:36 p.m.(10/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Imane
If anyone is looking for a new dressmaker who is extremely talented and devoted to her patrons, I must highly recommend Mistress Imane who runs Swirl of Silk. I've been shopping there for some time and had my first commission completed, and it took my breath away. She's fantastic.
Written By Roxana
Oct. 4, 2018, 10:37 a.m.(9/20/1009 AR)
Mirror Mirror on the Wall....
I forget how that story goes. Why didn't mother ever read us stories?
I forget how that story goes. Why didn't mother ever read us stories?
Written By Roxana
Sept. 16, 2018, 3:02 p.m.(8/12/1009 AR)
I did several very responsible things this week, which I believe should be documented here for posterity.
1. I spent a good deal of time working on decorating the new house. It's not nearly ready for entertaining guests, but it is getting there.
2. I managed to spend much of my savings on a few pieces of jewelry, which actually is irresponsible cross this off.
3. I got in touch with a few people regarding some projects I wish to undertake as a Grayson Minister.
4. I was especially attentive to Queen Symonesse. My only fault as a lady in waiting is I'm not very skilled at helping her style her hair. What with the spiders.
1. I spent a good deal of time working on decorating the new house. It's not nearly ready for entertaining guests, but it is getting there.
2. I managed to spend much of my savings on a few pieces of jewelry, which actually is irresponsible cross this off.
3. I got in touch with a few people regarding some projects I wish to undertake as a Grayson Minister.
4. I was especially attentive to Queen Symonesse. My only fault as a lady in waiting is I'm not very skilled at helping her style her hair. What with the spiders.
Written By Roxana
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:51 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
I promise I've been working on being more responsible and more reliable.
My post as House Grayson's minister of Civil Welfare is certainly helping me focus, and I am eternally grateful to the House, especially Princess Tikva, Princess Lark, and His Majesty.
I may be a bit of a...well, the word 'flake' has been used by my sister and a few friends of mine. But when I want something badly, I buckle down well.
You'll see!
My post as House Grayson's minister of Civil Welfare is certainly helping me focus, and I am eternally grateful to the House, especially Princess Tikva, Princess Lark, and His Majesty.
I may be a bit of a...well, the word 'flake' has been used by my sister and a few friends of mine. But when I want something badly, I buckle down well.
You'll see!
Written By Roxana
Sept. 6, 2018, 12:35 a.m.(7/16/1009 AR)
Question of the Day
What was the most surprising and delightful thing that happened today?
If you can't think of an answer, what will you do tomorrow so you will have one?
I'll tell you mine, but you go first!
What was the most surprising and delightful thing that happened today?
If you can't think of an answer, what will you do tomorrow so you will have one?
I'll tell you mine, but you go first!
Written By Roxana
Sept. 6, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(7/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Agostino
Agostino Alonso and I have known each other since we were gangly children. Well he was gangly, I never really was.
He is a childhood friend whom I know that I can trust and who is exceptionally skilled in areas such as organization and task management that I find are not my strengths. So of course I would hire him for my personal assistant, and pay him handsomely.
I don't know what this business is of him having another job but I'm certain if anyone can juggle more than one demanding set of expectations, he's the one!
He is a childhood friend whom I know that I can trust and who is exceptionally skilled in areas such as organization and task management that I find are not my strengths. So of course I would hire him for my personal assistant, and pay him handsomely.
I don't know what this business is of him having another job but I'm certain if anyone can juggle more than one demanding set of expectations, he's the one!
Written By Roxana
Sept. 6, 2018, 12:29 a.m.(7/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Agostino
Tino,
Did you leave me a to-do list today? Because if you did, it turns out I can't find it anywhere. I was fairly certain the only thing I had to do was go over the designs for the atrium, select from a set of marble samples, and also several of silk and velvet for draperies. I narrowed everything down!
Won't be able to decide for certain until I show you though.
Also if you -did- leave a to do list, well we can find it! And I'll get started right on those things. Tomorrow.
-Roxy
Did you leave me a to-do list today? Because if you did, it turns out I can't find it anywhere. I was fairly certain the only thing I had to do was go over the designs for the atrium, select from a set of marble samples, and also several of silk and velvet for draperies. I narrowed everything down!
Won't be able to decide for certain until I show you though.
Also if you -did- leave a to do list, well we can find it! And I'll get started right on those things. Tomorrow.
-Roxy
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