.010 // and we all know this chapter'll have a happy ending

[theredreaper]

[ Private | So Hackable It Hurts ]The letter arrived two weeks and since I cannot find rest. That I inherited my father's estate - can I say father, when I never knew his name, nor of his existence here

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[morethanasuit]

Greetings, Lady Catherine of Crawfield. I am Sir Anthony Stark of York. How might I help you?

[theredreaper]

It is unbecoming to talk to a stranger all on my own... Oh, when have conventions ever helped me any?

I-- seem to be in need of guidance, no one enclosed any directions to the lands I am entitled to and I have never visited them.

[morethanasuit]

My lady, I assure you that together we can find the lands that you seek.

[theredreaper]

You are so helpful, kind Sir. I have only recently inherited these lands and do not know their condition nor their exact location. They must be around this area, though.

I am most grateful for your aid.

[morethanasuit]

It is no less than my duty to help out a fair lady such as yourself in need.

I know these lands well and am sure I can help you find your father's estate.

[theredreaper]

Oh, I am most lucky to have found a gentleman like you, Sir Anthony Stark. I currently find myself near a fountain - how do you suggest I progress from here? Is a carriage the best choice? And do I have enough money on me?

[morethanasuit]

I will be by the fountain shortly lady on my steed to get you and together we will find your lands.

[theredreaper]

I will await you, Sir Anthony, with all my patience.

Aaaaand action!

[morethanasuit]

*A short time later Tony rides up to her on a while steed, dressed in light armor with a sword at his side.*

My Lady Catherine?

Aaaaand action!

[theredreaper]

[ Cat is wearing a dress with corset, of course, and frills and ribbons, her long red hair spilling over her naked shoulders in curls and waves. The long skirt of her dress caressed her legs and ankles.

She looks up to him, her eyelashes fluttering and she smiles a relieved smile. ]

Sir Anthony. How glad I am to find myself in your company.

Re: Aaaaand action!

[morethanasuit]

*Tony slides of his noble steed and immediately drops to one knee before her, hand clenched in a fist over his heart.*

My lady, you cannot be so glad as I am. I see that there can be no more beautiful maiden in all the world such as yourself. And to come all this way by yourself, truly you are as strong of character as you are fair.

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[theredreaper]

[ Cat's mouth forms a perfect 'o' as a soft blush lays itself over her cheekbones. She holds out one hand delicately for Tony to kiss - despite all the dificulties in her life, her mother has raised her right. ]

Your words flatter me, good sir. I am simply a woman who must try to find her rightful place and escape the clutches of her grandparents. There was no choice for me-- but now that I have found you, the world is a much brighter place.

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[morethanasuit]

*Tony pressed his lips gently to her hand, enjoying the brief contact of his lips on her skin. How he longed to do more!*

You flatter me, Lady. It is my pleasure to help one as beautiful as yourself claim what is rightfully yours.

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[theredreaper]

[ As his lips touched her skin, a wave of longing surged through Cat and her free hand came up, touching her throat as she took a fluttering breath. The blush over her features darkened. ]

Oh, how ever can I repay such kindness?

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[morethanasuit]

*Tony flashed her a charming smile as he stood, noticing how fetching the blush looked on her, matching her hair and her lips.*

I need no payment other than to be in the presence of so fair a lady.

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[theredreaper]

[ Cat felt her heart warm at his smile that made him appear even more devilishly handsome than he already was, and she replied in kind before dropping her gaze to the ground. ]

You are too good, too kind a man. I did nothing to earn such good luck to find you, but I am thankful for it.