The one place an assassin can find Solace
I long to see the morning light
Coloring your face so dreamily.
So don’t you go and say goodbye,
You can lay your worries down and stay with me.
And don’t you ever leave.
-"Lay Down Sally"- Eric Clapton
With a grin Alexia takes her arm and begins to lead her from the ship. Even through the blindfold Tatyana can see it is sunny where they are and there is a warm breeze in the air.
The Starport must be a very busy one though she can hear two very distinct dialects of Centauri. The less common of the two she has probably never heard before. There are also a few humans and Drazi about by the voices and languages she can hear. There are many voices laughing, speaking of business and greeting each other there is a feeling this is a very busy place.
Soon Alexia stops and a Centauri voice comes to Tatyana’s ears
“Welcome My Lord….and oh there is a little surprise in the man’s voice. My Lady. This way please.”
They start walking again and the voices seem to be getting farther away. Alexia whispers to her as they stop again.
You need to sit.. I will help you.
Alexia helps her sit. The surface is soft and very plush. Alexia helps her collect her skirt and the slides into the seat next to her. Tatyana can feel as the vehicle (Mun still doesn’t know what Centauri ground transports are **SIGH**) begins to move that they are now in some sort of ground transport.
Alexia laughs softly.
It is most unfortunate that you can’t see the scenery on the way. I suppose it will be a surprise for the return trip.
He settles in and seems to become very relaxed as he wraps his arm around her. It seems to Tatyana that where ever they are allows his normal tense/paranoid/watchful demeanor to slide away.
After a half hour or so of riding Alexia leans close and whispers taking her hand to help her out.
We’re almost there My Lady.
Feeling a bit excited himself he sighs feeling the comfort of the surroundings. Tatyana finds a cool breeze in the hot air as she steps out of the vehicle. The sun is still warm and bright and she can hear shorebirds and waves in the distance. Then she finds herself in the presence of a very familiar smell, the ocean.
Alexia takes her arm smirking as he hears her recognize the environment but he knows she can only imagine where they are and the thought of surprising her gives him chills.
He leads her up a walkway.
Are you excited to see where I have brought you?
It was a rhetorical question to help the building of the excitement and surprise to come. As they walk the sound of the waves becomes louder and as Alexia starts to slow she can even occasionally feel a wisp of ocean spray on her cheeks.
Alexia stops her and stands behind his hand gently on her shoulder to ensure she knows he is still there. With a bit of pompous triumph in his voice he asks.
Are you ready for the surprise My Lady?
He gives her a moment to contemplate before gently removing the veil and tucking it into his pocket. The he starts to untie the blindfold but stops.
Are you sure you want to see?
He is teasing her and she can hear the amusement in his voice as he finishes removing the blindfold.
The blindfold falls away briefly leaving Tatyana blinded by the sun. Her vision clears giving way to a beautiful golden sun and the ocean far below the cliff edge walkway they are standing at the end of. Everything is bathed in gold and a heavy mist hangs over the ocean, it too bearing the glow of the sun. The water looks like a rumpled piece of gold far below shimmering in the sunlight.
Looking down she can see huge rocks that the waves are crashing against throwing spray into the air. To the left of the cliffs a beach stretches as far as the eye can see dappled with more cliffs and standing rocks in the water.
Alexia wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her close grinning in the morning sun that he loved so much. Pointing to the right he whispers.
Once the sun rises a bit more the mist will clear and you can see the sunlight reflecting on the windows of the Royal palace.
He was remarkably happy at the moment, relaxed even jubilant. He had been away for too long he thought as he let her take in the scene. With a kiss behind the ear he whispers.
I have brought you to the only place any assassin can find solace…
He pauses in his words and urges her to turn away from the ocean. As she turns she finds her self looking upon a beautiful estate and realizing they are standing amidst its gardens. With a happy smile he hugs her tight once more before finishing his sentence.
…I have brought you home.
He smirks feeling the gladness and joy. With a mock disappointment.
Unfortunately my mother and sister have already left for court.
Then a thought crosses his mind and he almost laughs…. His voice slightly tentative as if he is speaking of something he hadn’t thought out or planned.
That leaves us two choices… I can show you around the grounds and we can wait for them to return or…
He pauses a smile spreading across his face.
..or... I could take you to court to meet them. Its’ up to you My Lady.
Coloring your face so dreamily.
So don’t you go and say goodbye,
You can lay your worries down and stay with me.
And don’t you ever leave.
-"Lay Down Sally"- Eric Clapton
With a grin Alexia takes her arm and begins to lead her from the ship. Even through the blindfold Tatyana can see it is sunny where they are and there is a warm breeze in the air.
The Starport must be a very busy one though she can hear two very distinct dialects of Centauri. The less common of the two she has probably never heard before. There are also a few humans and Drazi about by the voices and languages she can hear. There are many voices laughing, speaking of business and greeting each other there is a feeling this is a very busy place.
Soon Alexia stops and a Centauri voice comes to Tatyana’s ears
“Welcome My Lord….and oh there is a little surprise in the man’s voice. My Lady. This way please.”
They start walking again and the voices seem to be getting farther away. Alexia whispers to her as they stop again.
You need to sit.. I will help you.
Alexia helps her sit. The surface is soft and very plush. Alexia helps her collect her skirt and the slides into the seat next to her. Tatyana can feel as the vehicle (Mun still doesn’t know what Centauri ground transports are **SIGH**) begins to move that they are now in some sort of ground transport.
Alexia laughs softly.
It is most unfortunate that you can’t see the scenery on the way. I suppose it will be a surprise for the return trip.
He settles in and seems to become very relaxed as he wraps his arm around her. It seems to Tatyana that where ever they are allows his normal tense/paranoid/watchful demeanor to slide away.
After a half hour or so of riding Alexia leans close and whispers taking her hand to help her out.
We’re almost there My Lady.
Feeling a bit excited himself he sighs feeling the comfort of the surroundings. Tatyana finds a cool breeze in the hot air as she steps out of the vehicle. The sun is still warm and bright and she can hear shorebirds and waves in the distance. Then she finds herself in the presence of a very familiar smell, the ocean.
Alexia takes her arm smirking as he hears her recognize the environment but he knows she can only imagine where they are and the thought of surprising her gives him chills.
He leads her up a walkway.
Are you excited to see where I have brought you?
It was a rhetorical question to help the building of the excitement and surprise to come. As they walk the sound of the waves becomes louder and as Alexia starts to slow she can even occasionally feel a wisp of ocean spray on her cheeks.
Alexia stops her and stands behind his hand gently on her shoulder to ensure she knows he is still there. With a bit of pompous triumph in his voice he asks.
Are you ready for the surprise My Lady?
He gives her a moment to contemplate before gently removing the veil and tucking it into his pocket. The he starts to untie the blindfold but stops.
Are you sure you want to see?
He is teasing her and she can hear the amusement in his voice as he finishes removing the blindfold.
The blindfold falls away briefly leaving Tatyana blinded by the sun. Her vision clears giving way to a beautiful golden sun and the ocean far below the cliff edge walkway they are standing at the end of. Everything is bathed in gold and a heavy mist hangs over the ocean, it too bearing the glow of the sun. The water looks like a rumpled piece of gold far below shimmering in the sunlight.
Looking down she can see huge rocks that the waves are crashing against throwing spray into the air. To the left of the cliffs a beach stretches as far as the eye can see dappled with more cliffs and standing rocks in the water.
Alexia wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her close grinning in the morning sun that he loved so much. Pointing to the right he whispers.
Once the sun rises a bit more the mist will clear and you can see the sunlight reflecting on the windows of the Royal palace.
He was remarkably happy at the moment, relaxed even jubilant. He had been away for too long he thought as he let her take in the scene. With a kiss behind the ear he whispers.
I have brought you to the only place any assassin can find solace…
He pauses in his words and urges her to turn away from the ocean. As she turns she finds her self looking upon a beautiful estate and realizing they are standing amidst its gardens. With a happy smile he hugs her tight once more before finishing his sentence.
…I have brought you home.
He smirks feeling the gladness and joy. With a mock disappointment.
Unfortunately my mother and sister have already left for court.
Then a thought crosses his mind and he almost laughs…. His voice slightly tentative as if he is speaking of something he hadn’t thought out or planned.
That leaves us two choices… I can show you around the grounds and we can wait for them to return or…
He pauses a smile spreading across his face.
..or... I could take you to court to meet them. Its’ up to you My Lady.