Thread: Rescueing Montague: A 7th Sea Romance (darkangel76 & doom)

Re Rescueing Montague A 7th Sea Romance darkangel76 doo Alexandria felt her heart skip a beat at Valroixs words. He was right. They would. And being of noble birth, part Sorte, part Fey, it would not go over well. Her reputation would be destroyed, totally ruined. Almost instantly, she felt the blood drain away from her face. Protesting will only make things worse, I suggest you simply ignore them, as I will. It is more difficult than I thought it would be, shaving with one hand, Valroix then added. Alexandria just blinked several times, her mind racing over the humiliation shed endure when they left the inn together. How Valroix could be so casual about it was beyond her. She decided shed wear her cloak with the hood up to cover her face. It was the only thing she could do to protect herself from what would come. She didnt want them to see how upset it would make her. Matthew cannot help but see this reaction. Instead of thinking she is mortified at her loss of reputation, he missinterpets this as a slap at himself. How could she be seen that way with him, he believes are her thoughts. It hardens him slightly. Before this he had begun to see her as femanine, someone he would like to get to know on a personal basis. Her appearant revulsion at the idea of even being thought to be with him, it made him put up a wall. His voice has only the slightest trace of this hardness, as he is determined to remain professional. I do not think the Lady needs worry too much, this is not a tavern frequented by anyone in her circles. Only those of us who would be considered reprobates, beyond redemption. Alexandria narrowed her pale eyes ever so slightly. Valroix had definitely earned the right to learn more about her task. But she couldnt divulge her involvement with the Daughters of Sophia. So, she hoped hed accept what little information she could give him. First, Id like to properly thank you, sir, for your display last night. You bested a terrible man. My brother. Youve no idea the evils that man was capable of and I thank you for freeing me from him. Ive truly never seen anyone your equal. Alexandria gave him a bow of her head as she swung her legs over the bedside and stood up. As for Montague. I can tell you this her voice trailed. He is a great man who fought for a great cause. His expertise is needed once again and it is I who must see to it that hes freed and allowed to fight once more. To continue working toward the cause he originally had fought for. She paused a moment, trying to gauge Valroixs expressions and thoughts. His expression has been impassive since her earlier comments and despite his agahst at her comment, he kept his demenour outwardly impassive. The Lady is welcome, but she should remember that I did what I was hired to do. I have killed many in my life, some evil some not. Your gratitude is misplaced, I would have done the same for any client. She continued and he stilled his heart at her seemingly simple comment. He thought he heard a bit of Queen Elana in her words. So, will you help me? It wont be easy, I know this. But can you find the will somewhere deep inside yourself to assist me on this matter? As a man, a swordsman, one of Montaigne blood? Alexandria was directly in front of Valroix now as shed walked toward him while shed been speaking of Montague. She looked deeply into his eyes before giving him a low curtsey. Her eyes averted now, fixed on the floor below, she bit down on her lip and awaited his final answer. Now he was confused. She seemed to be treating him with courtesy and respect, something he had not heard her do, not really since he had been pretty well out of it after her brother died. He softened then, allowing the wall to come down. He considered her terribly beautiful, and while he would like to have controled that, her eyes would not let him. Her eyes, where his had remained whenever they looked at each other since she had been irritated with him for looking elsewhere, were the most hauntingly beautiful he ahd ever seen. He could have fallen in love with just her eyes, and now he knew he probably already was. He was aware that she would not ever return his desire, but that was no reason to deny it. He sighed. She didn't really know what she was asking for, but she needed to. Perhaps the Lady has not considered the magnitude of what she asks. We would have to travel half way across the continent, thought the maddness of the Montaign revolution whether we went by river boat or horse, or on foot or we take a boat around Castille and into Vodacce. I am a wanted man there, I have just killed one of their Princes after all or we go through the Nothern Sea and either risk Vesten raiders or higher them. Highering them wouldn't involve guilders, it would involve service, yours and mine. All that would be just to reach the Eisen Principalities. Then we must travel through other Princely territories to reach Frauline Puzzen. Then we can have the oppotunity to bargain for him. Breaking him out or fighting for him wouldn't be possible, unless you have an army larger and better equipted than we had. So we bargain, and what would someone like her want? Power, some way to reunite her country under her own banner, its the only thing she would consider in trade. Have you considered all this, Lady DiRosilia? I want Montague back as much or more than anyone, but what you ask...it just cannot be done. Unless you know something I don't? He reaches down and puts a finger under her chin, lifting her eyes to his. His heart ached for her, and her eyes would haunt him all his days. He would never be able to find any like them, and no matter how he looked, they would always be what he loved. He wanted to kiss her, more than anyone, more even than Monica. He felt heated, he felt like a teenager again. He had not felt so alive in a very long time, as when he looked into those eyes. He could not disappoint them. I will go with you, Lady DiRosilia, until you dismiss me. I am at your service. Vesten raiders can best be thought of as left over vikings, though much stronger on Theah than their earthly counterparts in teh 1600's.