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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Mar 4, 2006 9:31:22 GMT -5
Galan grins. "I am already looked down upon by some for taking Alex, who is a peasant, as squire. Those who judge people by their place in society and not by their actions are not worthy of me worrying about what they think of me. Alex is the best squire a knight can ask for..."
He looks intensely into Talia's eyes. "And I am sure you will be the best wife any man can hope for." Galan kisses her passionately on the lips.
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Post by Brea Valiant on Mar 4, 2006 9:46:32 GMT -5
Talia returned his kiss passionatly and rested her forehead against his. "I promise you I will be evertything and more to you"
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Mar 4, 2006 10:14:51 GMT -5
Galan's heart threatened to jump out of his chest as they kissed. "Milady," he whispered. "I want to stay here with you, but I fear I should be getting back to the castle... I have a feeling Alex needs my guidance about now."
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Mar 5, 2006 0:25:44 GMT -5
"Go...I understand..." She said softly and pulled back slowly.
Galan sighs. "I shall make it up to you, milady." He kisses her tenderly. "I wouldn't go, but, Alex was going to do something this morning that.. well, I can't say it until Alex does what she's going to do, and..." He stops realizing he just called Alex a she, giving the secret away.
"Say no more..." She looked away.."Go...I love you.."
Galan carressed Talia's cheek. "I love you too, milady." He whispered in her ear and kissed her before leaving.
She smiled softly and watched him leave...
When he was gone she attempted to stand and walk on her own...shakily
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 17:48:26 GMT -5
The healer came in to see his patient walking unsteadily. "You shouldn't be doing this on your own! If you fell, you could reopen your wound and be worse off than before I treated you." He came to her side to help support her as he spoke.
"I hate to be dependant on anyone... I'm fine.. really" She spoke in a shaky voice... trembling a bit
::I wish Galan was here:: She thought to herself
"You're fine when I say you are." The healer said gently yet firmly as he supported her. After a few minutes of walking around the room with her, he lead her back to the bed. "Time to rest. Now, please, do not get up without someone being here for you. If I catch you doing so again, I'll have one of my apprentices to stay in here with you until I release you from my care."
Talia lay back down and stared out the window... hating to be there... wanting to be with Galan... ::I just want to go::
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 17:54:50 GMT -5
The healer's heart went out to Talia. He admired her spirit. If Sir Galan doesn't apreciate his good fortune in finding this gem, he's a fool. "I'll be back later to check on you." He goes to check on other patients.
Talia rested.. and slowly drifted asleep.... a few hours passed... it started to get dark...
Galan walked into the Healer's building, and spoke to Talia's healer before going to her room. Quietly, he sat in a chair next to Talia's bed. He watched her sleep. She looks so beautiful. He reached out and gently held her hand.
She stirred in her sleep.. slowly opening her eyes.. she smiled, seeing her knight by her side... "Galan"
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 18:08:55 GMT -5
"Milady" He says softly as he smiles and leans in to kiss her.
"I love you" She whispered and kissed him tenderly
"I love you with all my heart." He whispered back.
"I missed you my Knight...how is Alex?"
Galan carresses Talia's cheek and runs his fingers through her hair. "Alex... has done what I alluded to earlier. Alex revealed at the court that he is a she. Her real name is Alexis."
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 18:36:50 GMT -5
"I see..."
Sounding surprised.. "What happends now?"
"Well, King Balan had special armor made for her... armor that will be more comfortable for her."
"So the king..he knew the whole time?"
Galan shook his head. "No, it came as a surprise..."
"Did you know all along?"
I probably should have... but she hid it pretty well... I didn't find out until a few days ago when she was seriously injured saving me."
He looks at Talia. "Does it bother you that she's my squire?" He swallows, not knowing what he'd do if she said it did.
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 18:41:07 GMT -5
Talia shrugged a bit... "I guess it.. does a bit"
"Alex has been... Alexis, rather, has been brave and loyal as my squire. She has saved my life more times than I can count. She is worthy of my loyalty and trust." He pauses, feeling strongly about defending Alexis. "No one can convince me otherwise."
"Fine.. I understand... I know what a squire means to his... her Knight... I'm sorry"
Talia sat up abruptly wincing a bit... "I'm going back to my room... I need to be alone.. and rest"
She exited the cot she sat on and started out the door.
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 18:47:06 GMT -5
Talia, wait!" He gets up and goes to her. He puts a gentle hand under her arm to support her. "The healer said not to let you walk alone.... I thought this was your room."
"Please... I'm ok.. I am going to the quaters at the castle.... I.. I will be in touch"
Galan holds onto her arm firmly. "The healer didn't release you yet!"
"Milady," His voice is pleading. "Look at me... please..."
"I'm releasing.. myself." Taila said as she pulled away from Galan and started walking out the door...
She felt hurt by his defensiveness and attitude towards her reaction to Alexis.. She was only being honest about her feelings.
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 19:00:28 GMT -5
"Where are you going?" The healer steps in front of her. "You aren't ready to leave."
Galan came up behind her and gently grabbed both her hands and folded her arms in front of her, making it so his arms are around her. "Talia," he whispered. "Please, I love you. Don't do this!"
"I...I don't know what...to do..I upset you..Im sorry" She burst into tears
"First of all..." He says as he comes around in front of her, still holding one hand. He placed his other hand on her cheek. ".... you are going to go lay back down in the room over here." His voice is gentle yet firm. He kisses her cheeks, wiping her tears with his lips.
"Then we shall talk." He whispers in her ear.
The healer stood there silently, letting the knight convince his lady to do what was best for her health. He smiled, seeing the caring way he treated her.
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 19:07:43 GMT -5
Closing her eyes..she nodded.."yes... okay.... I'm sorry"
Galan kissed her forehead then lead her back to the small room to her cot. He spoke quietly as they walked. "You have nothing to apologize for." He carressed her shoulder as he put an arm around her.
"I do... for being jealous"
Galan blinks stupidly. "Jealous.. of Alexis?"
Then his eyes get big and round as he realizes what she and others must think may go on between a female squire of Alexis' age and a knight. He starts to sputter. "Talia... you don't think Alexis and I... I mean... she's just a girl! I'd never... she's like a daughter to me!"
"I'm sorry... I was... I can't.. help it.. you were just so defensive"
He motions for Talia to lie on the bed. "I just thought that you were going to say Alexis shouldn't be a squire because she's a girl."
He blushes. "I must confess, I didn't really think of the full implications of having a female squire.. I just don't think of Alexis in that way."
"No.. I didn't mean that..."
She sat down, shyly looking at him..
"I know.. you didn't"
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 19:19:58 GMT -5
Galan sat next to Talia and held her hand. "I love you, milady."
He looks down at their hands, and carresses the back of hers. "I... hope you and Alexis can get along... she needs a female role model. She's coming of age, and I'm not the proper person to guide her..." He blushes slightly thinking about how Alexis had spoken about her first kiss with Christian.
"I love you...I will try..I will..." her eyes stared at the floor.
He puts his arms around her and hugs her. He kisses her cheek before whispering, "Lie down and rest, Talia. I'll stay here with you."
"Please... don't go" She lie down and closed her eyes.. her hand in his....
Time passed...
A couple days later, Galan stood with Talia outside the healer's building, shaking hands with the healer. He had stayed each night by her bedside, though during the day he had to go to the castle to carry out his duties. "Thank you for your services, healer."
For his part, the healer smiled. "I am glad I could help. Take care of this young lady. She's a precious gem."
Galan looked lovingly at Talia. "The most precious on Earth, and I am the luckiest and richest man because of her love."
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Post by Alexis Trueheart on Apr 24, 2006 22:35:39 GMT -5
Talia blushed and held tight to Galan's hand... she smiled proudly at him... never feeling so happy as she did being by his side...
::I love him..so very much::
Looks back at the healer and thanks him...
"I'm glad I could help. Just take care of yourself." The healer said in welcome to Talia.
As Galan and Talia left, he said to himself, "If I were twenty years younger, I'd give that knight a run for his money for that lady's affections."
He turned to go inside, muttering. "Heh, you're fooling yourself... it's more like 40 years."
Galan smiled down at Talia as he walked with her. His thumb gently rubbed the back of her hand.
Talia looked shyly up at him as they walked... "I'm sorry I over-reacted... I let my imagination get away from me."
Galan stopped and embraced Talia. "I overeacted, too, milady. I feel protective of Alexis... she's gone through so much for one so young." He looked down into Talia's eyes. "I feel no less protective of you, my dear love."
I believe in you... and I believe you my love..." Talia said softly and looked up into his eyes... with much emotion.
Oblivious to the stares he recieved from passerby as he did so, Galan drew Talia in for a long deep kiss.
Talia returned his kiss deeply, placing her hands on his face tenderly.
((Move to streets))
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