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 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?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

[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?