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Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject:

When they arrive close to the gates to the castle courtyard one of the guards runs up ahead and yells out, "Royal Princess Rebecca and two guests!"

The heavy gates open. They have already been reinforced since her departure, it seems. Demon goes to the Royal Stables and the guards wait outside.

Wyatt's eyes are wide and he looks at the horses in the stalls, quickly noticing Morgenstern, in the back. The three guards inside and half a dozen stablemen greet them and offer to take care of Demon.
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Arden · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 720 Location: Oklahoma

"Spoil him," Rebecca tells the stable hands. "He's earned it. Oh, and when we leave, we'll be needin' another horse; fast, sturdy, used to fightin' an' Shadow travel."

She gives Wyatt an amused look. "I'll give ya a proper tour in the morning." Then she smiles down at Peter and offers her hand. "C'mon. Let's get ya settled in with some proper food and a bath."

She isn't sure how much time has passed since she left with the others, but she'll find out details later.

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:26 am Post subject:

All goes according to her will and the tension and the unease they experienced while traveling through the quiet empty streets fades when they reach the palace and the Great Hall. They are greeted richly and there is a birthday celebration in the red room. Peter and Wyatt both seem amazed, though Wyatt is much more poised and nonchalant about it, but Rebecca is not fooled.

Before they can reach the kitchen, a low-ranking nobleman, friend and follower of Caine whose name Rebecca cannot recall off-hand, approaches them and, bowing and noticing the rings on their fingers with a double-take, he says "Your Highness, Lord Caine would like a word with you... Alone I'm afraid."

Wyatt rubs his ring finger, adjusting the band, a smug look on his face. Peter seems taken by the music coming from the red room and is ignoring the rest of them while hanging onto Rebecca's arm.
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Arden · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 720 Location: Oklahoma

Rebecca eyes the man while turning her mind to Wyatt. She gives her husband's hand a squeeze.

Telling them you are the son in law of the King will make some things easier for you. But it also may well put you in more danger. Just so you know. How do you wish to proceed?

"Of course," she drawls. "Who's tha party fer?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:03 am Post subject:

I'm yer husband. No need fer games in yer father's home. Wyatt lets his hat fall backwards, between his shoulder blades and he purposely sniff loudly, implying he noticed the lord's fruity perfume.

"Excellent. Well, the party is for Lady Lancaster." (A high lady of the court, powerful allies, not many enemies, she is often seated at the royal table).
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"Wish her well fer us," Rebecca smiles, though she really wants to laugh at Wyatt. "Oh, reckon you'll havta fergive my manners. It's been a tirin' trip. This fella's here's Wyatt Morgan." She paused a beat. "My husband."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:30 am Post subject:

His eyes light up at the mention of Wyatt's newfound status, "Oh, how wonderful!" he exclaims, bowing to Wyatt, and his crooked smile triggers Rebecca's memory. The man's name is Baron Pierce Gerval. He is little more than Caine's snitch and court attendant. She remembers Flora saying something else about him, but Rebecca had done such a good job ignoring her at the time...

"And who is this young man?" he asks looking from Rebecca and Peter, bending forward slightly as if to examine the boy more closely.
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"Wyatt's nephew," Rebecca supplies helpfully. This would be all over the compound before she got out of her meeting with Caine. Which saved her a lot of trouble. Of course, she is sure not to be leaving either of the males in the castle when she finally left. Caine was a sneaky bastard and the people he employed were worse. She gave Peter's hand a squeeze to get his attention "Peter Morgan. Peter, this here's Baron Pierce Gerval."

She lowers her voice and leans slightly towards the little man. "Things were gettin' right ugly back in his home Shadow. Black Road an' all. Already taken his parents, poor kid. Weren't right ta jist leave him there."

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:45 am Post subject:

"Ah, yes, of course, of course," he says looking up at Rebecca again. Then back on track, he says, "Your Highness, if you would please follow me."

He turns around and begins walking away slowly.
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Arden · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 720 Location: Oklahoma

"C'mon," Rebecca says quietly to the fellas. They follow the Baron at a distance.

I'm pretty sure he'll only want to see me, though he could surprise me, she sends to Wyatt. You two can wait outside the door. Don't go anywhere with anyone, or take anything they bring ya. Don't trust 'em. I don't.

She looks down at Peter. "We'll go to the kitchen after I'm done, ok?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

Peter smiles nervously and nods. He seems to be getting tired again.

The Baron heads to a room near to the Throne Room. There, four royal guards are posted and the one closest to the door knocks as the group arrives. He then waits for the group to arrive and opens the door. "Come in," says Caine from within the King's study.

The Baron says politely, "Your husband and his nephew can stay outside if that's alright."
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Rebecca sweeps up Peter and hands him to Wyatt. "Reckon he'll be asleep on his feet in a bit at this rate." She tousels Peter's hair, kisses Wyatt on the cheek, then turns to give the nearest guard a hard stare.

"Anything happens to them while I'm in there," she says in a deliberately low voice. "It's your head I'm comin' for."

She follows that up with a grin and saunters into the study.

"Evenin' Uncle. You wanted ta see me?"

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

Caine is seated behind the desk and looks up from a ledger, his face lighting up with a smile at the sight of Rebecca. "Hello there, my favorite niece!" He stands up and walks to the other side of the desk. "Please, sit down," he suggests, gesturing to one of the chairs set in front of the desk.

He waits a moment for her to sit (or not), and says, "Your father told me you wouldn't be back for a while, so I'm a little surprised to see you arrive so soon. He mentioned trouble in Cimarron and mentioned your impromptu wedding, but he said you would be going to Greymoor. Do you care to share the reason for your arrival? Not that I mind you being around for a while, as a matter of fact."
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"You just call me yer fav'rite 'cause I keep things excitin'." Rebecca grins. She drops into the chair and stretches her legs out in front of her, then pulls a cigarette from her pocket. "Demon's a right fine horse, but it aint' right ta expect him to keep carryin' three folks while we ride through those cursed Shadows followin' Finn." Rebecca sits up to light her smoke with the lantern on the desk. "'Specially after that'un that threw dead bodies at us."

"Those things in Cimarron was stealin' the kids and usin' 'em ta power up their machines of war. Couldn't very well leave Wyatt's nephew ta that so we swung around an' picked him up on our way out," she explains smoothly while pushing her hat back. "I was gonna see if Maggie'd foster tha boy until we got back, but after seein' whatever's lurkin' in tha dark, I may've changed my mind about leavin' him in town."

She takes a drag off her ciagrette. "What's up with that anyway?" she asks through a hazy of exhaled smoke.

Nihilistic Mind · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

"Not much, really... Keeps the guards alert, but the truth is most folks are rather clueless as to what sort of threat they present. They're different from the dark things we fought before, but then again, everything coming from the Road is different."

He serves himself a drink and asks Rebecca if she wishes one as well, scotch.

...

After sitting down he takes a sip from his drink and says, "There's no place that's safe right now. Not even here, I'd say. I don't blame you for wanting to save your fellow's nephew, but you shouldn't risk your life doing it. It's not my place to tell you what to do, or not do for that matter, but your safety is quite paramount to Eric's plans..."

He thinks for a moment and asks, "Any idea why he would send you to Greymoor in the first place? After all, it's bound to be the definitive path to war and all..."
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