Written By Lucita
May 21, 2018, 9:10 p.m.(10/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
I don't know about chewable tea but twins run in my family and Estaban's both. 3 sets of Igniseri twins in my generation alone and his sister has a set now. Strong teas for the foreseeable future is certainly an option. Birthing is no picnic.
Written By Lucita
May 21, 2018, 8:44 p.m.(10/14/1008 AR)
It is good to be home again.
Written By Lucita
May 21, 2018, 8:44 p.m.(10/14/1008 AR)
I think Lord Wash must have set a record sailing to Saikland, shaving days off the trip. The winds were brisk and in his favor the whole way. Once there we settled into the Saik family home, Lady Lethe Tyde, my friend who is a midwife, accompanied me as did Auntie Eirene Malvici and Prince Aiden Grayson, Estaban's best friend. Estaban's two sisters, neither willing to step into his place as Baron, entertained us well, saw to our comfort and showed our guests some of the Saikland sites while I rested. We all shared good food and company. My sisters-in-law were busy with their own various interests and training but are also finally settling into helping with a few of the things that are felt will help Saikland improve at a slow, steady rate so progress is sustainable. It is good to see them look beyond the contentment of 'status quo' and toward the future.
About mid-afternoon our first day there, I went into labor. Don't think ever worked so hard in my life, or hurt so much. Just minutes before midnight October 11, Lady Lethe and Lady Eirene helped deliver Lady Estie Saik, Estaban's first-born and heir. Shortly after midnight on October 12 Estie's brother, Lord Kyllan Tommen Saik, arrived. They are so small and trusting and neither likes to be where they can not touch or feel the other, whimpering and crying till they are together. Already they show spirit and an eagerness for life. Estie has her father's dark brown hair and bright blue eyes, tan skin, Kyllan has my curly black hair and that shade of eyes that we think will become amber, like mine.
About mid-afternoon our first day there, I went into labor. Don't think ever worked so hard in my life, or hurt so much. Just minutes before midnight October 11, Lady Lethe and Lady Eirene helped deliver Lady Estie Saik, Estaban's first-born and heir. Shortly after midnight on October 12 Estie's brother, Lord Kyllan Tommen Saik, arrived. They are so small and trusting and neither likes to be where they can not touch or feel the other, whimpering and crying till they are together. Already they show spirit and an eagerness for life. Estie has her father's dark brown hair and bright blue eyes, tan skin, Kyllan has my curly black hair and that shade of eyes that we think will become amber, like mine.
Written By Lucita
May 16, 2018, 5:58 p.m.(10/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Big as a barrel, slippers don't fit. lower ribs feel like Orathy decided to bruise or break a few of them, the front of floor length skirts are half way to knees, stomach is so crowded there is no room but for a few bites at a time and some smiles are just hidden, stoic grimaces at the back and leg pains. Sleep is an hour at a time between getting up to use the necessary. All this and more is in your future, dear Auntie. But one thing to be said for it, you have a built in distraction for the next three months to help mitigate grief. Every time you start to brood and memories flood back there will be something there to distract you, something there to remind you that you are not alone, something there depending on you, needing you, something to love that will love you back without reservation if you let it. Stay strong Auntie, we care about you.
Written By Lucita
May 15, 2018, 10:42 p.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
Such interesting discussions about art, music, goals and Gods. He always make me think, and break out of a rut. Will look forward to his next series of paintings.
Written By Lucita
May 12, 2018, 9:15 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I am humbled, thankful, and hoping I will be able to live up to expectations.
Written By Lucita
May 12, 2018, 9:09 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
Such a wicked sense of humor, and the teasing! Never leave her company without a smile and usually a blush or two. Her generosity is... unusually generous and the advice sometimes on the level of that of Lady Eirene. If things get much more uncomfortable, I might even consider heeding that advice. We work well together and seem to help each other refine ideas, turning vagueness into possibly something that might actually work.
Written By Lucita
May 10, 2018, 11:12 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Zebulon
Zeb, Zeb, Zeb, Zeb. You haven't changed a bit in the past eight years. Arx is in for some interesting times with you here. Just seeing you today chased away some moodiness and brought a smile to my lips. Don't go away anytime soon!
Written By Lucita
May 9, 2018, 12:26 a.m.(9/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lethe
Such a generous friend, volunteering to go to Saikland with me when time to have this child or children in a month or so. The recent news of Mistress Sameera's death during childbirth and that of her twins builds my apprehension as does the memory of how my twin and I had to be cut from our mother's belly. I'm glad you are skilled at reassuring me.
Written By Lucita
May 1, 2018, 8:53 p.m.(8/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ian
Moments like this, you know who your true friends are. Thank you.
Written By Lucita
April 27, 2018, 9:49 a.m.(8/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Renato
Ahhh, flamboyant, strong, handsome enough to gain the attention of spectators, ambition tempered with a degree of common sense. It is a good combination for an upcoming Champion, so have taken on as a protégé though will take a year or two for him to complete training I expect. Still, am patient and willing to wait. I helped provide some armor for him, enough to get started and to last a while, at least till he becomes proficient enough to earn better for himself. I did not need any more new silks this season anyhow so was a good use for my funds.
Written By Lucita
April 27, 2018, 9:38 a.m.(8/18/1008 AR)
(Written in a rather sleepy manner of drifting thoughts and broken sentences.)
Changes, so many changes. Good changes and poignant ones. New acquaintances, acquaintances becoming friends, friends becoming closer, and for others, paths that have tread side by side with others starting to diverge and friends drifting apart from having relocated or being busy with new families or loves, or duties keeping them apart. I miss them, a lot. And I especially miss Estie even though the passage of months since his death have helped the grief to recede and become bearable. The child or children I bear bring him to mind frequently.
Changes, so many changes. Good changes and poignant ones. New acquaintances, acquaintances becoming friends, friends becoming closer, and for others, paths that have tread side by side with others starting to diverge and friends drifting apart from having relocated or being busy with new families or loves, or duties keeping them apart. I miss them, a lot. And I especially miss Estie even though the passage of months since his death have helped the grief to recede and become bearable. The child or children I bear bring him to mind frequently.
Written By Lucita
April 24, 2018, 12:03 a.m.(8/10/1008 AR)
I sent my nightingale around to people to sing a lovely song for them and let them enjoy listening and watch it a while. I thought a special, personalized nightingale song would be a unique gift to share with others. Only it is taking longer than I expected to do this and Philomel has not yet returned home. I hope no one decided he was supposed to be cat food or their dinner on the wing. When he gets back home, there will just have to be 'belated Gift Day' gifts.
Written By Lucita
April 16, 2018, 10:06 a.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
What do tales of diffused arguments, amazing wolves, brave otter pirates, and mischievous princesses, a lineup of baby-bumps in small, medium and large sizes, luxurious pampering and delightful company have in common? (Other than a grumpy Karadoc who got deserted for one night, just one mind you, and left with the paperwork while I went camping with Firevipers, Graysons, Thrax and others, I mean.) Glamping! Never knew camping could be so comfortable! Waking to the melodies of songbirds, the grrs and rumbling noises of some of the animals was a refreshing change, lets do it again sometime.
Written By Lucita
April 16, 2018, 9:39 a.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
To marry! Oh, I hope you will be happy and content. Duchess Grazia can not help but appreciate your abilities. New goals, new and different responsibilities, new delightfully amusing and talented relatives and you will be close enough to drop by often and visit your god-child. Be well, my friend, be happy.
Written By Lucita
April 16, 2018, 9:29 a.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Echo
Echo, cheerful and _forgiving_, a beautiful high spirited young cousin. Certainly everyone knows that, yes, I hope, Of course. Even when one sings a story of some of her youthful escapades back in Granato to a group of Glampers, she'll just...er. grin and laugh, right? By the way 'who' was the man? Echo never said his name!
Echo's Retribution
All women seem perfect his friends did say
When you've indulged in to much wine today
Eventually they will have flaws that show
He scoffed at the words and a courting did go
Oh, the man went courting, or so he said
But too much wine had gone to his head
A lovely woman he saw so proud and so fair
With creamy skin, gray eyes and white hair
Soon the lovely woman found she was courted
Or so all the Granato gossips had reported
Soon Echo decided to drive the man away
For too deep in the wine he'd always stay
And the lovely woman he thought he'd found
Feigned an annoying laugh, a grating sound
Then sang purposely so bad that dogs did howl
And ate things to make her breath smell foul
And a courting he did go, a courting he did go
But the flaws that mattered were 'his', you know
Stayed to drunk to see Echo as she really could be
He deserved to be tricked, that's plain to see.
Echo's Retribution
All women seem perfect his friends did say
When you've indulged in to much wine today
Eventually they will have flaws that show
He scoffed at the words and a courting did go
Oh, the man went courting, or so he said
But too much wine had gone to his head
A lovely woman he saw so proud and so fair
With creamy skin, gray eyes and white hair
Soon the lovely woman found she was courted
Or so all the Granato gossips had reported
Soon Echo decided to drive the man away
For too deep in the wine he'd always stay
And the lovely woman he thought he'd found
Feigned an annoying laugh, a grating sound
Then sang purposely so bad that dogs did howl
And ate things to make her breath smell foul
And a courting he did go, a courting he did go
But the flaws that mattered were 'his', you know
Stayed to drunk to see Echo as she really could be
He deserved to be tricked, that's plain to see.
Written By Lucita
April 12, 2018, 7:55 p.m.(7/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
Mirari has grown to be a friend over time. After a visit with her, I leave feeling in a better mood, calmer, more hopeful and cheerful than I did when I first arrived and hope I leave her feeling the same way. Estaban said she was a person I would enjoy knowing. He was right.
Written By Lucita
April 12, 2018, 7:47 p.m.(7/16/1008 AR)
Some of the samples of the artistic works and gorgeous bottles and stemware from Saikland Greens Glassworks are coming in for me to review. All I can say is WOW! I don't know if they will be able to work fast enough to keep merchants stocked once people discover just how lovely they are!
Written By Lucita
April 11, 2018, 11:41 p.m.(7/14/1008 AR)
Note to self: Get some Ginger-peppermint tea to send to Eirene, she is expecting, too.
Written By Lucita
April 8, 2018, 10:15 a.m.(7/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Estaban
I know you are gone, in the hands of the Queen of Endings, but still, in the quiet of night, smelling your scent on your pillow, seeing the flicker of flames in your favorite lantern, watching the play of shadows on the plushies you lovingly collected awaiting our child, I find myself whispering to you. It has been so hard since you are gone, Estie. Friends and family, even a few acquaintances have been providing support when I need it. Marcos and Doc have been there every time I've needed them You'd be proud of them.
I have had to give up wearing your shirt as a nightgown, it got too tight over my growing belly. The lessons of my younger years in composure and performance hold me in good stead. I'm getting better at putting up and maintaining a façade and restricting outward grief to the privacy of my room where I can indulge in letting go instead of hiding it. The effort of summoning a genuine smile or a little laugh now and then grows easier over time. Duty to the Barony, our family keeps me from brooding too much and is pushing me to go on with life, plan for the future, and prepare to meet the challenges facing me, and I am doing that, Estie. I'm doing as you wanted me to, as I have to.
The Iron Guard recognized you in a memorial. I took Gunther there and spoke of how your faithful dog had walked your patrols with you and of your dedication to duty. You have a plaque on a memorial wall there at the area outside the barracks. It is hard to say goodbye.
I have had to give up wearing your shirt as a nightgown, it got too tight over my growing belly. The lessons of my younger years in composure and performance hold me in good stead. I'm getting better at putting up and maintaining a façade and restricting outward grief to the privacy of my room where I can indulge in letting go instead of hiding it. The effort of summoning a genuine smile or a little laugh now and then grows easier over time. Duty to the Barony, our family keeps me from brooding too much and is pushing me to go on with life, plan for the future, and prepare to meet the challenges facing me, and I am doing that, Estie. I'm doing as you wanted me to, as I have to.
The Iron Guard recognized you in a memorial. I took Gunther there and spoke of how your faithful dog had walked your patrols with you and of your dedication to duty. You have a plaque on a memorial wall there at the area outside the barracks. It is hard to say goodbye.
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