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Post by Daos on Jan 5, 2020 19:08:16 GMT -8
Jonas looks at her in surprise, then frowns in concern. "Not...a woman instead, I hope? Well, even if you don't like him, it's fine. You don't have to like him at first, but you may grow to over time."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 5, 2020 23:25:39 GMT -8
Ladonna laughs lightly and shakes her head. "No, not women," she says. "I just haven't found someone that has caught my interest, and I'm positive that this knight in question isn't going to catch my interest," she says. "
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Post by Daos on Jan 6, 2020 15:46:16 GMT -8
Jonas shakes his head. "'Catch your interest,'" he repeats. "I don't know where you get such ideas from; not me, so it must have been your mother. Marriage is a business transaction, or perhaps a political one, nothing more. Don't go around repeating that Octhanian nonsense in public, or it may harm our family's reputation even further."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 6, 2020 16:01:52 GMT -8
"I understand that, but if I am going to spend my life with someone, then I want to at least be able to stand that person," Ladonna says.
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Post by Daos on Jan 6, 2020 17:07:28 GMT -8
"Just keep in mind, that they will have to be able to stand you, as well," Jonas replies wryly. "Anyway, I'll set up the meeting. He's young, he's handsome, and he's new to his title, but he has land, so that's something. At this point we need every little bit of boost we can."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 6, 2020 22:58:40 GMT -8
"You make it sound as if I'm difficult," Ladonna says. "I'm a delight," she adds with a small smirk. "Let me know when the meeting is," she finally says with a sigh. "And I'll let you get back to what you were doing." After saying goodbye, she goes to visit Ignot.
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Post by Daos on Jan 7, 2020 17:04:33 GMT -8
As Ladonna is about to leave, she hears a commotion over on the other side of the barracks courtyard. A bunch of guards have formed a circle around two people sparring. Ladonna immediately recognizes one as Ingot. The other is a thin looking man in his 30s who is only wearing studded leather and doesn't look terribly imposing, especially compared to the bulky and stone-skinned genasi.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 7, 2020 19:56:06 GMT -8
Ladonna pauses and looks over to the commotion, and almost appears shocked upon seeing Ignot fighting someone. She rushes over to see what is going on. "Ignot!" she calls out. "What is going on here?!"
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Post by Daos on Jan 7, 2020 21:00:13 GMT -8
Ingot turns to Ladonna when she calls his name, which leaves him open. The other man, who seems to move much quicker than he looks, darts in and slaps Ingot on the back with the flat of his blade.
A red haired woman with slight ear points sticking out of her curly hair calls out, "Don't let your guard down! Keep your shield up!" to him.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 7, 2020 21:24:59 GMT -8
Ladonna frowns, but decides to watch at this point. He was obviously recieving training.
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Post by Daos on Jan 8, 2020 15:24:00 GMT -8
Ingot turns his attention back to the duel. The two exchange a few light attacks, clearly testing each other's defenses. Ingot's defense is great, but he's very slow. Likewise, the other guy is fast like a freak. Watching, though, Ladonna can tell Ingot has improved in skill since she first met him. Were he still in Buho, he could probably become a watch corporal or even a sergeant with his current skills.
"He's not bad, but too timid," the redhead casually comments to Ladonna. "Come on, kid, go on the offensive or he'll wear you out!" she calls out to him.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 8, 2020 18:10:19 GMT -8
"Well, he is young," Ladonna says to the redhead. "But he has improved quite a bit since his time in Buho. Is this because of you?" she asks. "Who might you be?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 8, 2020 20:50:45 GMT -8
"Me? I have no idea who he is," the woman admits. "Friend of yours? I'm Henna." Henna looks to be in her mid-twenties, but her obvious elven blood means that could be in question. She has a lithe and muscular build, and is dressed fairly well. She wears studded leather and has a halberd on her back. She looks almost like a knight. She has curly red hair, piercing green eyes and freckled covered skin.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 8, 2020 21:16:26 GMT -8
"Then why do you keep trying to help him if you aren't training him, Henna?" Ladonna asks. "I'm Ladonna, and the person you keep helping is Ingot."
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Post by Daos on Jan 8, 2020 21:38:55 GMT -8
Henna shrugs. "Just giving pointers. Wait, Ladonna? As in Ladonna Marche? Aren't you the one who let those poachers go and lied to the count about it?"
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