Thread: Odette (Montresor & sweet.nothings)

Sister Odette was a woman who followed her heart. She had already considered who she was, and what she wanted in life. This woman was not afraid to show her authentic self. She was a strong servant of the covenant, who respected herself enough to stand up for what she believed in and for the welfare of others. And a lifetime of honoring her instincts had instilled within sister Odette the confidence to share, act upon, and pursue what she loved most in this world - and that was the love of God. Her obdurate ways for religion never failed to provide that straight and narrow path before her feet. A purest in devout discipline, most would describe her as, in order to live as the pious soul who labored to spread the good news by example, word, deed, and love. Odette was good-natured, gentle, and faithful in as many ways as she was a soldier, headstrong, and righteous. It was no surprise Odette had found herself at the threshold of Chateau de Montferrand, seeking to right a wrong. It was the calling upon her life. Many women of God were inside nunneries to find shelter and escape what was considered a 'man's world'. Few women were there to serve the Lord. And still yet, even fewer were there to fight for the Lord. Odette was nothing less of an activist whose passion led her into the lowest and darkest and sorriest of places to shed some light even if it was nothing but a tiny sample of the grand picture. It was all worth it to her, because she knew that God's light and love was what Christ had suffered for, and no amount of discomfort could overshadow that. Love and forgiveness was priceless, and you never lost any of your light by lighting another candle. Chateau de Montferrand needed some light, as was rumored the castle's Master did as well. The news of his unruly deeds and unbridled laws spread through the woes of pheasants and straight into Odette's heart. It didn't bother the abbess that so many other sisters and clerics had failed to grip Rogier Montresor's conscience and find him penitent of awful things. She did not live to conquer other's failures, but lived by faith. And she believed that the Lord would see this young Master into His saving grace, as He desired all to be. But there was the story of Antoine Calais that drove her above and beyond the call of service. The poor man who had been newly wed had his wife taken on their night of betrothal by Rogier himself, acting upon some medieval, uncivilized law concocted by barbarians. It was outlandish, and cruel, and wrong, and it hadn't been the first time this had happened either, by Montresor. she waited for hours on end at his gates, praying for both Antoine and Rogier alike. A ' No, you may not enter ' was nothing more than an opportunity for God to work a miracle. God wanted to rescue Antoine and give salvation to Montresor, and all the Lord needed was a vessel to work that miracle through. And so Odette prayed, and prayed, and deliberately remained steadfast at the gates of Montferrand's castle believing that God was bigger than a 'No, you may not enter' bark. And of course Odette's faith in God always moved mountains. She was pleased to finally be admitted inside, but not surprised in the least. And as she finally laid eyes upon Rogier Montresor, this young man and Master, she was now ever more convinced and certain that all he needed was a little ray of guidance in his life. He seemed quite young for his stately home and cruel ways. All young men were but running, wild stallions with no direction in sight. But Antoine was Odette's primary purpose right now, and she would learn how to entice this Lion to give up his steak. All her layers of clothing, dressed as the 12th century Nun she was, slightly wrinkled as she laced her fingers together in front of her tummy and solemnly regarded Rogier with a stoic stare. Yes, Lord Montresor, I do have desire to see one named Antoine Calais released from your arrest. It is, in fact, the desire of many throughout your people of Montferrand and beyond. Your preference for some outdated laws has gained for yourself some unfavorable recognition. I labor to ask how we can come to an arrangement for his freedom?