AWRR Chapter 7

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Summary

Session date: 2023-05-14

In Game date: Founder's Day!

Lavinia brings Gueiris to meet her mother, who approves the engagement. They next move to face the next hurdle: Gueiris's aunt Alexeria. Fortunatey she also gives her blessing to the union.

Leonora meets with Zanne Machel to discuss the letter and plan a trap for Thurston

Lamont invites Nik and Coifárë to join him for lunch at his new apartment in advance of the Foudner's Day celebrations, and the three discuss various personal and politcal matters.

Sébastien opens the celebrations with a speech, the joins his sister until the run into Chitara. He then takes her around the park. Meanwhile, Rosalie meets up with Juno, and the two decide to start formally courting. Nik, Lamont, and Coifárë run into Kitty and Lavinia while waiting in line to get their faces painted. Sébastien ends the night with a bang, proposing to Chitara just as the fireworks begin.

Session

Lavinia and Gueiris Face Lavinia's Mother

Lavinia: will arrange for Gueiris to visit her family's home in the late morning and will have tea ready when he arrives to see her and her mother.

Gueiris: arrives dressed in fine black pants, a pressed collared white shirt, and navy vest with silver buttons.

Leonora: (how much have you told your mom about the purpose of the meeting?)

Lavinia: will greet you in a bright, pale cream dress with long sleeves and gloves. Her arm is no longer in a sling, and the cutson her face are almost all healed, though a few of them look like they may leave small scars.

Gueiris: smiles seeing her

Lavinia: (Probablynot a whole lot? Just that Gueiris is coming by to discuss our plans for the future.)

Maria Orsino: Maria is wearing a simple blue dress and a gold necklace, sitting in the waiting room.

Lavinia: lights up at seeing Gueiris

Lavinia: Please, come in!

Lavinia: Mother, you know Lord Kyrnon, of course.

Gueiris: steps in and stands next to Lavinia

Maria Orsino: Yes, of course. Lord Kyrnon, welcome to our home.

Gueiris: Thank you very much for having me here, Lady Orsino.

Maria Orsino: Of course. Come, have a seat. Lavinia has prepared some tea and biscuits. She's very good at that sort of thing, you know.

Lavinia: smiles

Gueiris: looks at the tray

Gueiris: Do you recommend anything?

Maria Orsino: Try one of these, they're very nice.

Lavinia: Those are the strawberry tarts I've been working on. I think I may have finally cracked them.

Gueiris: nods and takes one to try

Lavinia: Mother, Lord Kyrnon and I were hoping to discuss some... important matters with you.

Maria Orsino: All right.

Lavinia: glances at Gueiris.

Gueiris: Yes, about our future. Together.

Lavinia: We would like to ask your blessing to be... betrothed.

Maria Orsino: Oh! Oh my goodness! I don't know what to say.

Maria Orsino: Lord Kyrnon, you know, my daughters are to me so precious, and I have always wanted the best for them.

Maria Orsino: One hopes to think that some lord will come and sweep them off their feet. But, you know, it has not been easy for Lavinia.

Gueiris: I am aware that this journey has not been easy for Lavinia. I assure you my intentions are genuine and am more than resilient to handle any struggles that we may encounter, especially with Lavinia's help.

Maria Orsino: You are in good health, then?

Katherina: is definitely not listening outside the door and v-i-b-r-a-t-i-n-g with excitement

Gueiris: is a little taken aback by the question

Gueiris: I... yes, I am in very good health.

Maria Orsino: Good. I am glad to hear it.

Lavinia: nods.

Maria Orsino: I would be remiss if I did not ask about your situation, Lord Kyrnon. My daughter's financial security and wellbeing is of highest importance to me.

Gueiris: That is understandable. While I am not the heir to the Kyrnon family, that does not leave me without standing. My Aunt and Uncle, have fully adopted me into theirs.

Gueiris: I also have some personal holding from the dissolution of the mercenary company my birth parents founded.

Maria Orsino: Would your plan be to reside here, in Highmark?

Gueiris: looks at Lavinia

Lavinia: /me looks up at Gueiris and then back at her mother

Gueiris: I don't believe we've come to a final decision on that. I am open to it or other locations.

Lavinia: I don't know where we would settle, but I should very much like to travel with Lord Kyrnon for a while. I want to see the world.

Maria Orsino: Well, that is a good thing to aspire to, dear.

Maria Orsino: Lord Kyrnon, as for the matter of your occupation, it does give me some concern that a mercenary's wife, or a military wife, is not what I envision for my daughter. To sit at home, awaiting the return of your husband ... or not.

Lavinia: That's why I will be going with him.

Gueiris: I am eager to travel with her.

Lavinia: And I cannot think of anyone else I would rather see the world with.

Lavinia: looks up at Gueiris with a smile.

Gueiris: My youth offered me the opportunity to see much of the realm. I want to share that with Lavinia.

Maria Orsino: That is very reasonable. I want to make sure that my daughter is secure, throughout those travels, and then the entirety of your lives together.

Maria Orsino: Having said that, Lord Kyrnon, you have impressed me with your seriousness of purpose and your devotion to my daughter's wellbeing.

Maria Orsino: How long of a betrothal period are you envisioning?

Lavinia: We were hoping to be wed on the midsummer holiday.

Maria Orsino: Quite soon, then. There would be many preparations to undertake, of course.

Lavinia: Well, given my previous record, it seems best not to drag it out overmuch.

Maria Orsino: And then, you would expect to leave on your travels shortly after that?

Gueiris: nods

Gueiris: although that would not preclude returning for winter holidays.

Gueiris: to visit family.

Maria Orsino: Well. In that case.

Maria Orsino: I am pleased to give my assent for the two of you to be betrothed.

Gueiris: Thank you very much

Gueiris: is beaming

Lavinia: Oh, Thank you mother!!

Lavinia: will leap up and hug her mother

Maria Orsino: Katherina, dear, no need to hide any longer.

Maria Orsino: You can come out and congratulate your sister.

Katherina: opens the door and runs over to Lavinia

Lavinia: will hug her sister as well.

Katherina: gives her sister a big hug

Lavinia: Kitty, you will of course be maid of honor!

Gueiris: looks happily at the sisters

Maria Orsino: Lord Kyrnon, welcome to our little family. I hope you will find all the happiness your heart desires, in this union.

Katherina: Well of course! Congratulations, I know how happy you are for this. It pleaases me to the bottom of my heart to know it.

Katherina: looks to Gueiris

Katherina: and you as well, I am happy for, because I do believe you care for her, and how could she not make anyone happy that she has chosen and has chosen her in turn?

Lavinia: :3

Gueiris: finally eats the strawberry tart

Gueiris: if he gets a moment alone with Lavinia, he will take the opportunity to hug her close and give her a quick kiss

Lavinia: will absolutely return the gestures

Round 2: Gueiris' Aunt

Gueiris: later Gueiris has invited Lavinia and her mother to Kyrnon Manor, to meet with his Aunt Alexeria, the Lady Kyrnon

Gueiris: brings Lavinia to his aunt's study

Gueiris: Aunt, may I present to you the Hersir of Feigrsteinn, Lavinia Francisca Whitbottom Orsino.

Lavinia: will curtsy.

Lavinia: My Lady, it is an honor to finally meet you.

Alexeria Kyrnon: And an honor to meet you as well, Hersir Feigrsteinn. May we offer you refreshments?

Lavinia: Oh, just tea, thank you.

Alexeria Kyrnon: will pour it for Lavinia herself.

Alexeria Kyrnon: And, may I ask, to what do we owe this honor? My son has been cagier than usual.

Lavinia: Well, Lord Kyrnon and I... we were hoping to discuss something with you.

Lavinia: puts down her teacup and braces herself.

Alexeria Kyrnon: I should think that was obvious, but, please, continue.

Lavinia: We would like to ask for your blessing to be betrothed.

Gueiris: Yes, I've asked Lavinia to marry me.

Lavinia: I love your nephew, My Lady, with all my heart. I have a title, and lands, and a family with no small prestige. I believe that it would be an advantageous match for all involved.

Gueiris: and I am so grateful for your encouraging our meeting.

Alexeria Kyrnon: smiles indulgently at that.

Alexeria Kyrnon: Have you spoken to your family about this already, Hersir?

Lavinia: Yes, we have. Just this morning.

Alexeria Kyrnon: You both seem very motivated and committed to this.

Lavinia: We are.

Lavinia: looks at Gueiris.

Gueiris: smiles at Lavinia

Lavinia: smiles back, though a bit nervously.

Gueiris: I am committed to this.

Gueiris: looks back to his Aunt, his eyes stern

Alexeria Kyrnon: Then I am pleased to offer my assent as well. I hope you will both be very happy.

Lavinia: feels her heart skip a beat in her chest and smiles with relief.

Alexeria Kyrnon: There will, of course, be many things to discuss before the day is upon us.

Lavinia: Thank you, My Lady! Of course. We will need to make preparations.

Gueiris: Lady Orsino is here, if you two would like to meet and discuss.

Gueiris: we hope to be wed on the midsummer holiday.

Alexeria Kyrnon: (to Gueiris) Just a tad presumptuous perhaps, but prudent. I should be happy to speak to her.

Alexeria Kyrnon: That leaves us little time. There are no pressing concerns, are there?

Gueiris: You doubt I cannot behave myself as a gentleman, Aunt?

Lavinia: blushes a fairly deep pink

Lavinia: Ummm... no, My Lady... nothing pressing.

Gueiris: I have not been that long from Highmark.

Alexeria Kyrnon: Many a gentleman has made many a mistake, but, please, forgive me. I mistook ardor for haste, and apologize for any offense.

Lavinia: Oh, no, none taken, of course.

Gueiris: This is happy news for both families.

Alexeria Kyrnon: Indeed, and we'll need to celebrate. An announcement will need to precede the date, so we haven't much time.

Gueiris: I'm sure there is some event coming up that will be approprate.

Alexeria Kyrnon: Something Lady Orsino and I can discuss, I'm sure.

Gueiris: We'll bring her in and you can do so.

Lavinia: Thank you again, My Lady. You've made us both very happy today.

Alexeria Kyrnon: You are most welcome, Hersir, and allow me to offer a preliminary welcome to our family.

Gueiris: will step out with Lavinia to fetch Lady Orsino

Gueiris: I don't know if she is up to something, but I don't care. We're one step closer.

Lavinia: What would she be up to? Why would she give her blessing if she did not want us to marry?

Gueiris: She is always planning something, but it doesnt make a difference. Its not stopping us.

Lavinia: will squeeze Gueiris' hand reassuringly.

Gueiris: squeezes right back and smiles.

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Epistolary

• Letter from Lamont to his mother