[CRP] Jivvo Hawlaw

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[CRP] Jivvo Hawlaw

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Jivvo - Alive
Hawlaw - Feeling
“Feeling alive”

September 10, 1662

Beads of sweat dripped from her forehead as a resounding clank came between her and her dueling partner. Wooden blades met, she pushed back to try to cause him to lose his balance. She was strong for a girl her size, thanks to being half vampire. Looks were decieving when it came to the Viscountess of Ettinford.

A cooling breeze swept through the garden, carrying floral scents to mingle with the smell of hard training. Aileigh had been working with her protector on pushing herself. The werecat seemed to keep up as they explored her true strength, which she had yet to reach. The limits of the damphyr were unknown. It was something she was always curious about, being a curious creature in nature. Yet, she never felt the need to push herself before now. Before living apart from the women who had protected her for her whole life. Now she was alone, with children of her own to protect. It was time she learned what it was she could do.

Panting a bit, she lowered the training blade while raising her hand to indicate she wanted a break. She collapsed down to the grass as gracefully as one could and laid on her back. Her chest rose and fell quickly for a while before slowing as she watched the clouds. She wiped her forehead and looked over at Andrzej.

“How about an afternoon drink?” She said, sitting up. The idea was appealing, even though she was not a big drinker. She was in the mood for a cold ale and a shot of fire whiskey. She jumped to her feet, nodding. “Let me bathe and change, and then we can head to the tavern.”

It was decided, her decision met with an agreeable nod. She headed into the manor house, were a bath was drawn up while she checked on her babies. All three of the children were enjoying their afternoon nap, which was the perfect time to get away. Being a new mother, she found it difficult to be away from her little cubs.

Once bathed and clothed, she went to find Andrzej. She remained in a pair of trousers, albeit a nicer pair than the ones she wore while sparring. A flowing blouse was tucked into a belt around her waist to show her feminine, slender figure. Her hair cascaded down her back in a black sea of curls. Her look was casual for Fenian nobility, least of all a princess, but she was just getting a casual drink at the tavern, not having a meeting with her ex stepfather.

Aileigh chose to ride her horse instead of taking a slow and boring carriage to the tavern. She enjoyed the local tavern. It was not a long ride from manor house, but she was going to make it quicker. Grinning, she glanced at Andrzej.

“Race you!”

With that, the Romany princess urged her horse into a gallop with the intent to outrun her escort and friend.
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Andrezj chuckled as he spurred his horse forward and followed the Princess. He soon caught up to her but knew she wouldn't be an easy person to beat when it came to a horse race. He could tell from the way she rode that she loved being on a horse. As he rode after her he found himself thinking of the races he'd have with his father growing up. It always helped him relax after a long day and he could feel the weariness drain away with each minute that passed. "When was the last time you had a horse race my lady" he called after her as he spurred his horse on again in an effort to go faster.
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Aileigh had an advantage over Andrzej: she was lighter. Her horse was similar in size to his, but with her lesser weight, her horse was able to push himself harder without the stress Andrzej’s horse was having. It did not mean that he was not attempting to beat her.

Her laughter carried on the wind, only stopping to respond to him, “It’s been a while! But I guess it’s been longer for you!”

Her tease was followed by encouraging words to the stallion. The stead was all black, matching his owner’s midnight locks. He was a tall horse with long strides, which came in handy when she needed speed. His name was Pirrano, which meant swift in their language. And swift he was.

Andrzej’s horse was doing a fine job keeping up though. She pushed Pirrano further when town came into view. Dust kicked up behind her as the road softened a bit beneath the hooves. As the town sign approached on the right, she slowed and called her victory, proclaiming it by twisting in the saddle to look her protector in the eye.

“First round is on you, sir.”

She grinned widely, content with her win. She allowed to horses a moment before she led them into the middle of town to find the tavern. People were moving around the small town, enjoying the afternoon sun amidst the daily grind. When they reached the Red Sun Tavern, she slowed Pirrano to a halt. She slid down, easily landing on her feet. She gave the stallion an affectionate stroke on the neck before guiding him to the water trough. As he drank, she looked over at Andrzej. His curls were a bit displaced from the wind, causing her to self consciously run her fingers through her own hair. Smoothing it down, she then hitched the horse to a post and clapped her hands together.

“I’m in the mood for some vodka. What do you think?”
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Andrezej chuckled as he dismounted his horse and secured the reins to the wooden beam in front of them. "I've always been more of a fire whiskey person myself" he responded as he held his hand out for her to take. Since their walk a few weeks prior they'd been spending more time together during the day. He'd grown closer to her and he always tried to find ways to make her smile. They would also spend time in the garden with the little ones and he'd allow the little ones to ride him while he was in his panther form. "Although I must warn you...It takes a good bit to phase me due to my panther nature"
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When he offered his hand, Aileigh took it with little hesitation. The touch sent a tingle up her hand, a small fire of pleasure. It was enough to cause a faint blush to rise to her windblown cheeks. The idea of vodka verses fire whiskey was gone as she just took a moment to stare. Things had been pleasantly peaceful. A weight that had been unknown to her felt lifted. She could breathe. She had found companionship in a journey that had been so lonely.

She followed him inside with a smile. They grabbed a table towards the back so she could observe the room better. She enjoyed creature-watching. Once they were situated, a woman approached to see what they wanted to order. Andrzej let her go first, so she said, "A bottle of vodka and a bottle of fire whiskey, please. And some popcorn!"
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Andrzej smiled and looked up at the tavern maid. "I'd also like a bowl of stew" he stated before turning his attention back to his companion. Their order arrived mere minutes later and the aroma of the stew assailed him. Seeing that the tavern maid had also brought some bread to go with the stew he grabbed a roll and broke a piece off before popping it into his mouth. He chewed silently before offering a piece to Aileigh. "Do you want some? It's quite good"
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While they waited, there was a comfortable silence between them. She had begun her creature-watching. There was an ogre who caught her attention when he howled in victory at a dice game. His opponent, an elf, seemed less than pleased with their loss and challenged the ogre to another game. As they started a new match, her bright eyes flitted to another. There was a pixie at the bar, drinking from a glass nearly their size. The sight was amusing, but fleeting as the barmaid crossed into her line of sight. She crossed her ankles as their drinks and stew was set down. She watched the woman walk away before her gaze returned to her protector.

“I’m still full from my big lunch with Thea, but nias tuke (thank you).”

Her wife’s pregnancy was going much more smoothly than her first one. There were days her cravings and appetite were a bit absurd; today had been one of those days. So when the viscountess met with her wife for lunch, there had been quite a spread.

“I was thinking about going to the Wisp Marsh for a few days, before winter sets in. Túr Tower can be a bit extra cold in the winter.”

The tower was very old, with drafts that the fireplaces had a hard time combating. Still, she enjoyed the peace the marsh had, much like her mother did. It was a private space away from everyone. Ettinford was much bigger in comparison, with a large staff and visitors. Túr Tower was her space.

“What do you think?” There was no question about whether or not he would be joining her. It was his assignment to stay at her side, an arrangement made by her overprotective mother. But, perhaps this would be different, like a little holiday with a man she genuinely liked. It wasn’t a passionate affair like with Zhou, secret and messy. It was softer; Andrzej was softer. There was a safety with him she did not feel with Zhou and his temper.

“Dare I say I think I could use a break from the children. Perhaps drop them off with their grandmothers and take a proper vacation. Mom and Dai would love to have their grandchildren for a few days.”
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Andrzej was eating silently as he watched Aileigh watch the other occupants in the tavern. When he heard her question he couldn't help but smile. "That sounds like a great idea and you're right that your mothers would love to have the children visit...If this is what you'd like then that's what we'll do" he responded as he took a sip of his whiskey. As he finished his food he thought about how much at peace Aileigh seemed over that past couple of days. She didn't look as stressed like she had been.

As he watched her he found himself thinking of the first time he'd set eyes on her. It had been before he'd officially joined their traveling group. He'd been in his panther form watching from a tree nearby when he saw her exit her carriage. Her group had stopped for a bit of respite and from the first moment he saw her his panther had grown still. He hadn't known what to make of it at first but as he continued to watch her he began to pur. Just as he'd been contemplating coming down she'd looked right at him and beckoned him forward with a smile as if she'd known he'd be there. He hadn't bothered revealing his human self. He'd simply leapt to the ground and padded over to the group sitting by until they were ready to move on. He'd then followed behind the carriage as they traveled.

With a shake of his head Andrzej shook the memory from his head with a smile. "If you'd like we can begin the preparations when we return to Ettinford"
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Aileigh appreciated the enthusiasm at the idea. Before she could respond, a bowl of fresh popcorn was placed down in front of her. She thanked the barmaid and tossed a piece into her mouth, munching quietly. After eating a few more pieces, she considered his offer.

“Yes, let’s do that. I can send off a letter today and once they are ready to watch the little ones, they can come and grab the children.” It was much simpler to have a relative shadow port to them, instead of taking the carriage all the way to Paz and back. Since Aileigh did not have Akos’s abilities, it meant she had to rely on them for it, hence the letter.

“You haven’t been to Túr yet! It’s not as grand as Ettinford; it’s a bit run down and very old… And it’s in a marsh, which has its own type of beauty. It’s not what most people would call pretty, but it’s peaceful and I enjoy the worn stones of the tower. It tells a story of times past, long before you or I.

They say the elusive will’o’wisps can be found there. Dai never found them, but maybe we will. What do you think? Will you go will’o’wisp hunting with me?”


The question was asked with a grin, popping another piece of popcorn into her mouth.
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Andrzej smiled as he listened to her speak of a place that meant so much to her. "Sounds like an adventure I don't want to miss" he responded as he sipped his whiskey and leaned back in his seat. Reaching over he plucked a piece of popcorn from the bowl and popped it into his mouth. As he chewed it he found that he couldn't wait to go on this trip with her. The thought of getting to spend more time with her filled him with happiness. In truth he'd never seen his role as her protector as a job because from the moment he'd seen her he'd wanted to be her protector. He enjoyed being near her and the little ones.
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