Written By Cara
Nov. 14, 2016, 2:04 p.m.(2/13/1005 AR)
It feels a bit as though I've not had a conversation that didn't concern someone dead for hundreds of years in nigh ages. All of this investigating the distant past is giving me a terrible crick in the shoulder, not to mention a persistent headache from squinting. It was easier, when it was summer and there was no shortage of light.
I can say that I have learned this, though -- throughout our known history, no good has come from breaking a vow, or breaking a contract, or failing to fulfill the obligations of a marriage arrangement.
Would that we would all know better by now.
Written By Cara
Nov. 12, 2016, 8:08 p.m.(2/8/1005 AR)
I would dearly love to have a place to keep my books, and perhaps a little garden -- surely Olivia would love a place to tend her plants, and if I did take Lady Dawn up on her offer of a dog, it would be nice to have somewhere for him or her to have a bit of a romp.
Perhaps Aislin has thoughts on the matter. She is rather rootless at heart, but even she must see the advantage in having a place in the city to call home.
Written By Cara
Nov. 6, 2016, 10:33 p.m.(1/18/1005 AR)
Perhaps it is time to follow the Ashford way, and to blaze a new path.
But I am afraid, for the shadows are deep and I know not what lies within them.
Written By Cara
Nov. 6, 2016, 10:31 p.m.(1/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dafne
Written By Cara
Nov. 1, 2016, 2:10 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Written By Cara
Oct. 30, 2016, 11:07 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
For a few brief moments, I forgot. That alone was worth it.
Lady Dafne danced with Prince Beaumont, Lady Sylphie danced with several gentlemen, and I had a chance to meet Duke Leo -- all in all, a rather successful evening, I think.
Written By Cara
Oct. 28, 2016, 3:13 p.m.(12/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Beaumont
Dear heavens.
Written By Cara
Oct. 23, 2016, 11:01 p.m.(12/4/1004 AR)
I shall have to put in a better effort soon, lest they worry too much and send a rescue party to drag me into something frivolous and lighthearted.
Written By Cara
Oct. 10, 2016, 12:09 a.m.(10/19/1004 AR)
This was the first grand entertainment that I've intended as a widow. I found myself turning to remark to him as if he were still there, or drifting my hand to my side to have it taken the way he used to --
But there was nothing. Just an empty place where my husband once was. The gala itself was elaborate and well-executed, as one would expect of the Archduchesses' household, of course; the game of tasks was an entertaining diversion, and a pleasing way to break through the ice of an awkward beginning.
And yet-- and yet.
I have research yet to do, and honorable work on behalf of my liege house. Work is my refuge, not frivolity, not when I hear a man laugh and half-turn looking for someone who is not there.
Written By Cara
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:57 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Pietro
Written By Cara
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:56 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Vincere
Written By Cara
Oct. 2, 2016, 11:07 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Written By Cara
Oct. 2, 2016, 9:15 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Written By Cara
Sept. 30, 2016, 8:21 p.m.(9/19/1004 AR)
Well. It's strange. I only hope that I will prove up to the task, such as it is. It will be good to put my diplomatic knowledge to work, I suppose, and better to have some useful occupation to keep busy with. Lord Prospero seems an even-tempered sort, which should make negotiations straightforward.
The gods know, I have plenty of time. Sleep is a fleeting respite these days.
Written By Cara
Sept. 28, 2016, 2:40 a.m.(9/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Salazar
Written By Cara
Sept. 27, 2016, 1:30 a.m.(9/8/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Sylvie
Written By Cara
Sept. 26, 2016, 1:29 a.m.(9/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Valkieri
Written By Cara
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:37 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Prospero
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