RP Log ~ Geddoe
In which Cecile and Geddoe share a quiet conversational moment together shortly after Kyle returns to Budehuc.
Cecile: *closes the front doors after bringing in the remainder of Kyle's belongings, she sets her lantern down on the banister of the stairs and pauses to take a breath*
Geddoe: *having said his hello and goodnight to Kyle, is on his way back downstairs* Ah, Cecile. How goes the evening patrol?
Cecile: O-oh! It's.. it's very uneventful. *nods a little too eagerly* It's very quiet, but it's best to patrol when it's quiet because you can hear everything!! And how are you?
Geddoe: *smiling* Not bad. I've caught up on my sleep after our long trip, so I can't complain.
Cecile: Did you travel as far as Sir Kyle? He came a long way.
Geddoe: Sigurd and I went to Chisha and back, but we stopped in every village along the way, so...it wasn't that strenuous of a trip. *tilts his head* I wonder just how far out Kyle went...
Cecile: I'm not sure... *pauses thoughtfully* I'm not even sure he knows, to be honest, but he looks so tired... and that usually means it was a long way!! Chisha is a long way off, so maybe he went
even farther.
Geddoe: Then, he didn't go south into Zexen. He must have gone north... *shakes his head* I'm sure he'll be fine. Sigurd and I were just as tired, since we had to camp a couple of nights between Duck Village and here. I can only imagine.
Cecile: At least you both had each other. *sits on the stairs* I don't think I could have traveled that far alone!! *pauses thoughtfully, trying to imagine Kyle far off by himself*
Geddoe: *leans on the bannister* Yeah, we did. *fondly* I traveled alone for a long time, it's good to have others along. It kind of makes me miss having the whole 12th unit around me.
Cecile: Aren't you afraid of robbers?? Or bandits?? If someone hurts you or steals from you and you're all alone, what do you do??
Geddoe: You don't let them. You fight hard, and you fight to win. *another head-shake* It's not the best way to live, but sometimes it's the only way. Besides. *rogueish grin* ...do you really think a lot of bandits tried to mess with me?
Cecile: *smiles a little* I suppose you are right. I know I certainly wouldn't want to be a bandit crossing your path. *flusters a little bit*
Geddoe: Cecile, I don't think you could be a bandit even if you really, really wanted to.
Cecile: *darkly* ... I never, ever want to be one. *looks at her knees*
Geddoe: It's all right. You don't have to be. You have a perfectly good place here. *moves to sit down next to her, stretching his long legs out on the stairs*
Cecile: It's the best place in the world... I wish my father could see for himself how good it's become here, and how much people love living here. I'm sure you knew people who would appreciate it
Geddoe: Mhm. Like the people we made the treaty with, at the end of the first war. The people who agreed with me that Budehuc should be free. They probably would have been sorry to see Zexen take over, but they'd be happy now that people have taken up their dream, and are keeping it free.
Cecile: *nods happily, then thinks for a minute* You might not have seen, since you've been away, but there have been many Zexen councillors wandering around...
Geddoe: Oh, they're actually here? I remember they were rumored to be on the way. *frowns a little* They're not making trouble, are they?
Cecile: Not... not really, I think? I mean, it doesn't feel right having them here, but all they are really doing is being nuisances. >:|
Geddoe: As long as it stays that way. I can deal with nuisances. *looks away* All the same, it would be better off that they didn't catch my name. I'd rather they didn't know that someone like me is living here.
Cecile: Thank you for letting me know to keep quiet; they're so nosy! Asking what Master Thomas is up to and how many people are trading here... *frowns indignantly*
Geddoe: I don't know why they want to know that kind of information. They have no legal rights to make any kind of claim on profits or taxes or anything.
Cecile: I don't know either... but it's not like they are technically doing anything wrong... but what do I do? I need to extend them the courtesy by answering.
Geddoe: *thoughtful for a moment* Cecile...are you any good at lying? At all?
Cecile: .... *her expression crumples* S... Sometimes?
Geddoe: *pats her on the back* No, you're not. I can tell. It's all right...it's nothing to be ashamed of. I was just thinking...you don't necessarily have to give the councilors the right answers. Or all of them. Maybe focus on telling them how great Thomas is, since that's what you have the most experience with.
Cecile: That's usually what I do!! I mean, since it's all the truth!!! And once they hear about how wonderful he is, how can they want to cause us trouble!!
Geddoe: Well, as long as it's not that twit who was making all the trouble before. I can't tell you how hard it was to keep from jumping out from behind the building and putting my fist in his face.
Cecile: You mean the rolly polly one with the wibbly mustache? *blurts*
Geddoe: *wry grin* Yeah, that one. I never bothered to find out, did he actually get kicked off the council for what he did?
Cecile: I think he might have; I hope he never ever comes back!!!! *suddenly realizes her voice is raised and people are probably sleeping*
Geddoe: *doesn't notice* So, it's a new crop we have to be wary of this time. I'll keep that in mind. *leans closer* Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to Budehuc, as long as I still draw breath. This is my home, now.
Cecile: Between you and I and Sir Kyle, Budehuc will be as safe as can be!!! *fierce nod*
Geddoe: I'm pretty sure the three of us won't be alone. Budehuc is home to a lot of people who otherwise wouldn't have one.
Cecile: Hehe. *beams proudly*
Cecile: *closes the front doors after bringing in the remainder of Kyle's belongings, she sets her lantern down on the banister of the stairs and pauses to take a breath*
Geddoe: *having said his hello and goodnight to Kyle, is on his way back downstairs* Ah, Cecile. How goes the evening patrol?
Cecile: O-oh! It's.. it's very uneventful. *nods a little too eagerly* It's very quiet, but it's best to patrol when it's quiet because you can hear everything!! And how are you?
Geddoe: *smiling* Not bad. I've caught up on my sleep after our long trip, so I can't complain.
Cecile: Did you travel as far as Sir Kyle? He came a long way.
Geddoe: Sigurd and I went to Chisha and back, but we stopped in every village along the way, so...it wasn't that strenuous of a trip. *tilts his head* I wonder just how far out Kyle went...
Cecile: I'm not sure... *pauses thoughtfully* I'm not even sure he knows, to be honest, but he looks so tired... and that usually means it was a long way!! Chisha is a long way off, so maybe he went
even farther.
Geddoe: Then, he didn't go south into Zexen. He must have gone north... *shakes his head* I'm sure he'll be fine. Sigurd and I were just as tired, since we had to camp a couple of nights between Duck Village and here. I can only imagine.
Cecile: At least you both had each other. *sits on the stairs* I don't think I could have traveled that far alone!! *pauses thoughtfully, trying to imagine Kyle far off by himself*
Geddoe: *leans on the bannister* Yeah, we did. *fondly* I traveled alone for a long time, it's good to have others along. It kind of makes me miss having the whole 12th unit around me.
Cecile: Aren't you afraid of robbers?? Or bandits?? If someone hurts you or steals from you and you're all alone, what do you do??
Geddoe: You don't let them. You fight hard, and you fight to win. *another head-shake* It's not the best way to live, but sometimes it's the only way. Besides. *rogueish grin* ...do you really think a lot of bandits tried to mess with me?
Cecile: *smiles a little* I suppose you are right. I know I certainly wouldn't want to be a bandit crossing your path. *flusters a little bit*
Geddoe: Cecile, I don't think you could be a bandit even if you really, really wanted to.
Cecile: *darkly* ... I never, ever want to be one. *looks at her knees*
Geddoe: It's all right. You don't have to be. You have a perfectly good place here. *moves to sit down next to her, stretching his long legs out on the stairs*
Cecile: It's the best place in the world... I wish my father could see for himself how good it's become here, and how much people love living here. I'm sure you knew people who would appreciate it
Geddoe: Mhm. Like the people we made the treaty with, at the end of the first war. The people who agreed with me that Budehuc should be free. They probably would have been sorry to see Zexen take over, but they'd be happy now that people have taken up their dream, and are keeping it free.
Cecile: *nods happily, then thinks for a minute* You might not have seen, since you've been away, but there have been many Zexen councillors wandering around...
Geddoe: Oh, they're actually here? I remember they were rumored to be on the way. *frowns a little* They're not making trouble, are they?
Cecile: Not... not really, I think? I mean, it doesn't feel right having them here, but all they are really doing is being nuisances. >:|
Geddoe: As long as it stays that way. I can deal with nuisances. *looks away* All the same, it would be better off that they didn't catch my name. I'd rather they didn't know that someone like me is living here.
Cecile: Thank you for letting me know to keep quiet; they're so nosy! Asking what Master Thomas is up to and how many people are trading here... *frowns indignantly*
Geddoe: I don't know why they want to know that kind of information. They have no legal rights to make any kind of claim on profits or taxes or anything.
Cecile: I don't know either... but it's not like they are technically doing anything wrong... but what do I do? I need to extend them the courtesy by answering.
Geddoe: *thoughtful for a moment* Cecile...are you any good at lying? At all?
Cecile: .... *her expression crumples* S... Sometimes?
Geddoe: *pats her on the back* No, you're not. I can tell. It's all right...it's nothing to be ashamed of. I was just thinking...you don't necessarily have to give the councilors the right answers. Or all of them. Maybe focus on telling them how great Thomas is, since that's what you have the most experience with.
Cecile: That's usually what I do!! I mean, since it's all the truth!!! And once they hear about how wonderful he is, how can they want to cause us trouble!!
Geddoe: Well, as long as it's not that twit who was making all the trouble before. I can't tell you how hard it was to keep from jumping out from behind the building and putting my fist in his face.
Cecile: You mean the rolly polly one with the wibbly mustache? *blurts*
Geddoe: *wry grin* Yeah, that one. I never bothered to find out, did he actually get kicked off the council for what he did?
Cecile: I think he might have; I hope he never ever comes back!!!! *suddenly realizes her voice is raised and people are probably sleeping*
Geddoe: *doesn't notice* So, it's a new crop we have to be wary of this time. I'll keep that in mind. *leans closer* Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to Budehuc, as long as I still draw breath. This is my home, now.
Cecile: Between you and I and Sir Kyle, Budehuc will be as safe as can be!!! *fierce nod*
Geddoe: I'm pretty sure the three of us won't be alone. Budehuc is home to a lot of people who otherwise wouldn't have one.
Cecile: Hehe. *beams proudly*