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Post by stardragon on Oct 26, 2005 15:42:00 GMT -5
(Arianna, Yaren, Tomen)
Arianna nodded politely to the other girl and her parents as they left the Training Masters office, she was too nervous to smile convincingly. Stanning instantly at her name being called Arianna moved into the office with her escort.
"I'm Arianna sir. This is Tomen my escort." She said and dropped a curtesy then stood tall, or as tall as any 11 year old could, and awaited the Training Masters next words. Tomen held out the papers requesting her acceptance into the page training to the Training Master.
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Post by A Lobster Formally Known as Zi on Oct 26, 2005 19:08:34 GMT -5
Geofry made it to the palace to find his room left exactly as he'd left it. This was a good thing, he explained to his servant, "Last year the maids moved everything around! I wasn't mad--mind," he said, seeing the new servant cringe in fear. He hated anyone who treated help poorly. They were people too after all. "Just a tiny bit upset." He smiled at the familiar surroundings. This would be his last year as a page, as long as he passed the test. The test, he had heard, was pretty difficult, but he didn't really want to think of it. Geof put on his newly fitted page robes, and caught a glance at himself in the mirror. He couldn't help but grin. This would be his last year in castle colors. Geofry roamed the hallways, looking for a new page to mess with. He wanted to pick on one page-- just a tiny bit-- but in good sport of course.
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 27, 2005 8:59:32 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Arianna, Tomen, and Yaren)[/glow]
Yaren accepted the papers from Tomen and glanced through them, not saying anything for a few minutes. Once he'd ascertained that everything was in order he laid them down on his desk and waved them to be seated. Once everyone had seated themselves he turned to face Arianna. Directing a very stern look her way, "I trust your parents have explained the basic rules of conduct to you before you came. Just to be sure though, I will tolerate absolutely no fighting among the pages, if there is a boy in your room the door remains open, late or inadequate work will be penalized. Am I understood?"
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 27, 2005 9:13:45 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Loralin and parents)[/glow]
It had taken a little longer than usuall to find uniforms that fit Loralin but eventually they found the right size and outfitted her with enough to last her awhile. She was then taken on a whirlwind trip to the page's wing where she was deposited in her new room. Her belongings were already there and the Housekeeper handed over the key as she pointed out where everything was and explained how things were done. That finished she left Loralin to say goodbye to her parents.
Turning from the door to face her parents Loralin was surprised to see tears glimmering in her mother's eyes. Quickly to prevent any actual crying, "Well, this is it. I'm all set up now so I'll be just fine."
Her father grinned proudly, "Of course you will Loralin." Deciding it might be best to leave now, "Well we'll just leave you to unpack and meet some of other pages."
Her mother broke in with, "We'll be here for a few weeks darling so you can come talk when you have time. And of course there's holidays and such when you can come home." She'd told herself that it was no big deal that her youngest daughter was going to train as a page but now that it came to actually parting with her she found it was much harder than she'd imagined. She could just imagine all the possible things that could go wrong to her baby and was having trouble not breaking down. About the only thing preventing her was that she didn't want to embarrass Loralin in front of the other pages by going all weepy on her.
Loralin smiled brightly, "Right. And I'll be sure to come home as often as I can on holidays."
Her mother gave her a quick hug and then hung on to her husband's and for all she was worth. Wishing her good luck one last time the left quickly, leaving her to take a deep breath, unlock her room and set about unpacking.
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Post by A Lobster Formally Known as Zi on Oct 30, 2005 20:06:26 GMT -5
Geof wandered around the page's halls restlessly. He was increddibly bored because, most of his friends were off enjoying the joyous life of squire-hood. He sighed, and staired at his feet miserably. He began back to his room. As luck would have it, he heard rustleing in a room very near to his. Geofry jumped up happilly, and ran to knock on the door belonging to Loralin. "Good morning Neighbor!" he called in grinningly.
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Post by oelinuial on Oct 31, 2005 13:24:13 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Loralin and Geof)[/glow]
Loralin had just finished unpacking and had started working on the few pattern dances she'd learn when she heard a loud knocking on her door and someone calling in. Stopping what she was doing she leaned her glaive against the wall and dashed to the door. Loralin practically flung it open in her eagerness to see who it was. Door open she grinned brightly up at Geof, "Good morning. I'm Loralin, I just arrived."
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Post by A Lobster Formally Known as Zi on Oct 31, 2005 21:38:26 GMT -5
He stuck his large hand out to the cheerful young girl. "Geofry," he said, with a broad grin, "But every one calls me Geof." He peered into the room, noteing the glave. "Sooo," he said slowly, "You practiceing?"
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Post by oelinuial on Nov 1, 2005 10:15:26 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Loralin and Geof)[/glow]
Loralin shook Geof's hand. Following his glance she nodded and shrugged, "Yes, I was practicing. I only know a few of the easier pattern dances but if I keep practicing eventually I should be able to learn some of the more difficult." She motioned for him to come in and then headed over to clean and pack away the glave, figuring she wouldn't be getting in any more practice right now. Pointing to a book displayed proudly on her shelves, "My parents gave me that book when I first started learning how to use the glave. It has all the pattern dances in it and how to do them." She finished cleaning the glaive and set it against the wall. Cocking her head slightly she looked over at Geof, "So what year are you? What's training like? What do you learn first?" She was practically bouncing in her eagerness and grinning broadly.
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Post by stardragon on Nov 1, 2005 10:52:42 GMT -5
(Arianna, Tomen, Yaren)
"Yes sir." Arianna replied, her voice firm and strong. "May I ask how many other pages there are currently?" She said then keeping her tone level and not overly interested despite here keen interest to know.
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Post by oelinuial on Nov 1, 2005 11:12:37 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Arianna, Tomen, and Yaren)[/glow]
Yaren nodded when Arianna said she understood the rules. He was rather surprised at her question about how many pages there were presently. Pausing briefly to consider whether or not to answer her he decided after a few moments to go ahead. "Presently there are twenty-four pages." Making one final notation in her file he stood up. "Are there any more questions before I send you to the Housekeeper?"
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Post by stardragon on Nov 1, 2005 11:47:22 GMT -5
(Arianna, Tomen, Yaren)
"No Sir. Thank you Sir." Aria replied managing a small smile and standing she performed a deep curtesy. Tomen also stood and bowed to the Training Master.
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Post by oelinuial on Nov 1, 2005 12:46:20 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Arianna, Tomen, and Yaren)[/glow]
Nodding briskly, "Alright then. The Housekeeper will see that you get uniforms and anything else you need and will show you to your room." With that he sent them on their way to the Housekeeper's and returned to his paperwork.
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Post by oelinuial on Nov 1, 2005 12:50:25 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Kalarina)[/glow]
Kalarina took her time unpacking but eventually everything was unpacked and arranged to her liking. That done she dusted off her hands and headed out of her room to prowl the pages hall to see if any of the first years were about.
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Post by stardragon on Nov 2, 2005 0:07:17 GMT -5
(Arianna, Tomen, Housekeeper)
Arianna curtsied once more and the two left the office quickly getting directions to and reaching Housekeeper's office. Knocking politely Aria waited to see if the Housekeeper was busy and they would need to wait or if they would be able to go on in.
((OOC should we RP this part or just say tis done?))
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Post by oelinuial on Nov 3, 2005 16:10:23 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300](Arianna, Tomen, and Housekeeper)[/glow]
The Housekeeper, Stara, was busy bustling about straightening everything in sight when she heard a knock on the door for the second time that day. Setting down the current pile of clothing she'd been straightening she called, "Come in," to whoever was out there and waited for them to come in.
((OOC- yes, we'll go ahead and RP this out.))
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