0163: There was a Young Maiden...

[livingmyths]

A beautiful girl in a flowing white dress is wandering through the gardens. While clearly from the upper class, it would be equally plain to anyone who speaks to her that while she is sweet and loving, there is also something... simple about her. She is undoubtedly someone who needs to be protected as it would be remarkably easy to take advantage of her simplicity and innocence...



[ooc: Please, feel free to do either!]

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[born_nameless]

[Sparrow is out for a walk and happy to spot Rain, raising a hand to greet her.]

Hello, Rain, are you out here all alone?

[ooc: Sparrow is in for role of sensible companion with matching nature name. Anything about Rain's cursed background I should know?]

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[Rain smiled sweetly at him and ran as if to hug him, stopping herself short and blushing. She clasped her hands together and ducked her head.]

Sorry, Sparrow. I forgot. Father says young ladies can't just dash around hugging people. But I am so glad to see you.


[ooc: Rain's mind is a bit broken, just as it is normally. I figure she's the only daughter of a wealthy family who hope to marry her off to someone who won't look beyond her sweetness to realize just how simple she is - or who won't care. I suppose for the purposes of this he can be some NPC fiance unless someone shows up who wants the role. ;)]

[born_nameless]

[Sparrow takes an involuntary step backward--even cursed, Sparrow's not that comfortable being touched. Only then Sparrow feels bad and reaches out a hand.]

Well, then, shake my hand. I don't think even your father could object to that. It's nice to see you too.

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[She ducked her head again, looking chagrined.]

I'm sorry, Sparrow. I always forget. I will be an embarrasment to my fiance, won't I?

[Still, she managed a shy smile and took his hand.]

How do you do? I am pleased to see you on such a lovely day. There. That's better, isn't it?

[born_nameless]

No you won't. Though, If you're so worried...never mind.

[Sparrow was clearly about to say something.]

Maybe more acceptable. I'm not sure about better. But then, I spend too much time with my books--that's why I thought it was about time for a walk.

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[She looked at him curiously.]

What? You can tell me, you know. I know I'm not... quite right, as Mummy says, but you know I can keep a secret.

[She could, too. Anything told her in confidence would stay that way forever.]

You could tell me while we walk. It is the perfect time for one.

[born_nameless]

Oh, it's not really anything, just, do you want to marry him? Maybe you shouldn't.

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Want to?

[Rain looked at Sparrow curiously.]

What do you mean? Father and Mummy said it was all settled.

[born_nameless]

[Sparrow wonders if it would be best to stay out of the situation, but can't quite help getting involved.]

But, do you want to? You could--well, I'm not sure yet what you could do about it, but if you don't want to then you shouldn't. I would never let anyone make me marry against my will.

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[Rain looked uncertain.]

I... I don't know. I never thought about it. Except how much of an embarrassment I'll be to him. And... I do wonder sometimes if he'd be nice to me or mean because I'm... because I'm not quite right. The way the other girls were at school.

[born_nameless]

Haven't you ever thought about doing anything else?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Like what?

[born_nameless]

I don't know...not get married. Marry someone else. Run away to the circus?

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[Rain giggled.]

Run away to the circus? That's silly!

[Then she became more serious.]

But, how would I tell Father I didn't want to marry him? He barely even let me meet him. And I'm almost never allowed off of our estate, so how would I meet someone else.

Besides... I think it would make Mummy sad.

[born_nameless]

Okay, so it's not the best idea I've ever had.

[Sparrow shrugs apologetically and laughs.]

What did he seem like, when you met him?

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[Rain blushed.]

I was so frightened that I'd do something wrong that I could barely even look at him. He... I suppose he seemed... nice enough?