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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 15:16:10 GMT -8
"Enough stalling, let's go," Mannan says. "The guards have already been summoned."
Relken looks to Ladonna helplessly, but to no avail. The guards arrive and escort him away. Just before he follows after them, Mannan throws her a subtle wink and whispers, "My room is in the guesting house!"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 18, 2021 15:19:47 GMT -8
Ladonna doesn't make any noticeable gestures one way or another as she watches Relken being escorted away. She honestly thinks Mannan went a little overboard, but she clearly isn't getting married now. With a sigh, she goes to meet up with her father again to tell him what happened.
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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 15:25:55 GMT -8
Ladonna meets up with her father in their rendezvous spot and tells him what has happened.
"This is catastrophic!" he laments. "There must be something we can do. Surely someone must have set the poor lad up! I mean, he seems like such an honest, Gonto-loving lad. I can't believe he's been lying this whole time."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 18, 2021 15:42:22 GMT -8
"My reputation is already in the dirt, father," Ladonna points out. "And after this, his reputation might be worse than mine."
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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 15:44:21 GMT -8
Jonas furrows his brow in thought. "Well, I can't think of anything we can do about it for now. I guess we'll see how it shakes out. If he's innocent, I'm sure his name will be cleared with time."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 18, 2021 16:12:46 GMT -8
Ladonna shakes her head at her father, but it at least buys her some time. "Well, I have a few more people to speak to, so enjoy the rest of the festival," she says to her father before she bids him goodbye, and seeks out Ingot.
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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 16:43:05 GMT -8
Although she saw him in the combat contest, Ladonna had not actually spoken to Ingot today. Searching the fairgrounds, she finds the now seventeen year old genasi walking the grounds alongside Joy Solan. The two appear to be talking; or rather, Joy is talking. Ingot, taciturn as ever, barely contributes to the conversation.
Upon noticing Ladonna approaching, Joy waves to her. "Oh, evening, Ser Marche. I saw your performance in the combat contest. You did quite well! I was just talking with Ingot. He was telling me about his new job, right?"
Ingot ponderously lifts up a finger and slowly opens his mouth to speak, but Joy continues.
"He's the new assistant for the manor's smith, Grundar. Have you met Grundar? He makes all the little iron things we need, like horseshoes and nails or whatever."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 18, 2021 20:52:18 GMT -8
"Ah, good evening Lady Solan," Ladonna says with a bow of her head. "I am afraid I haven't met him, but I am glad he is taking care of my friend," Ladonna says. "Speaking of which, you did well today, Ingot," she says. "The two of you seem to be getting along."
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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 21:16:12 GMT -8
"I only made it...past the first round..," Ingot states.
"Oh, nonsense, you did great!" Joy insists. "Getting past even the first round is hard enough, especially for someone our age! Well, I should be going," she continues without a beat. "After that little stunt Eowin pulled, father will be keeping a tighter leash on all of his kids, so I better get back to him before he starts sending out search parties for me. See you two later!" She then heads off.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 18, 2021 22:31:41 GMT -8
"Ah, wait, Lady Solan" Ladonna calls to Joy. "Speaking of your brother, when do you think it will be possible to speak with him?" Ladonna asks.
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Post by Daos on Jan 18, 2021 23:20:26 GMT -8
Joy pauses in mid-step, then turns back to the pair, putting a finger thoughtfully on her chin. "I suppose...it depends on how angry daddy, err, the count is. He can't keep Eowin locked up forever, though. I mean, he is due to get married eventually. I'd say a few days, at best. Maybe a couple of weeks at worst."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 19, 2021 12:29:46 GMT -8
Ladonna looks thoughtful for a moment, then nods her head in understanding. "Thank you, Lady Solan," Ladonna says. "Enjoy the rest of your evening." Once Joy is gone, Ladonna looks over to Ingot. "Sorry I haven't been able to talk to you much recently. How are things? Are you doing okay?" she asks.
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Post by Daos on Jan 19, 2021 12:49:02 GMT -8
"Aside from my...loss at the...tournament...and my new...job with the...local smith..," Ingot says slowly, "there is not...much else to...report. You?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jan 19, 2021 16:00:35 GMT -8
"You seem to be getting close to Lady Solan," Ladonna says. "As for me, I failed to save the woman I was supposed to protect, and my father is trying desperately to get me married."
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Post by Daos on Jan 19, 2021 16:47:32 GMT -8
"Has something...happened to...Lady Escott?" Ingot asks. "Would not get...ting married...help boost your...poor repu...tation?"
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