676-01-12 - Fetching the Niece

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Fetching the Niece
Summary: Zuhur thought Ciera ran away.
Who: Ciera Nuru, Zuhur Nuru, Jerrick Onimus
References: None?
When: Jan 12, 676
Related Logs: Girl Talk
Date of RP: 1/12/2015
Where: Gardens - Castle of the White Dove, Isle of the Crown, The Isles
Room Desc: This garden is not quiet, even if it is surrounded by the pale walls of the castle. First of all, the melody of murmuring and bubbling fountains can be heard. There are a four of them, one at the end of the four main small paths. Benches are scattered about for sitting. The fountains are all the same; large bowls seated atop the forms of bare tree, the water dribbling over the edge into the basin below. The other source of sounds heard within the gardens are the many birds found within. With so many different types of birds found on the isle itself, one never knows what they may see here, taking food offered to them. The flora within the garden is the same that can be found anywhere's on the isle, and yet here, tended carefully by gardeners. Trees of various fruits, along with ferns and bushes of edible berries vie for attention against the vibrant colorful flowers. It is said that the scent of the flowers can wake up the most pleasant of emotions, even in the coldest of hearts. The gardens are barely lit during the night. Just a few fragile flames of torches tremble at the ends of the paths, closer to the fountains.


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Zuhur slowly enters the gardens with her usual guard, and handmaids - the little group moves into the well lit area, a woman dressed in fine silks and black pearls adoring her neck stands tall in the center. The young princess is visiting it would seem.

Ciera nods politely and smiles. "indeed you should and would feel no loss in that situation, since obviously no attachment was made on either side," she replies before backing up a bit and turning to nod politely to Zuhur. "Good day," she greets politely.

Jerrick is sat on the fountain with Ciera not far from him, the two seem to be having a rather intense and serious conversation, but then Jerrick is really anything other then serious. When Zuhur enters he turns his head to regard her, standing quickly to give her a bow. "Princess Zuhur, what a pleasure. I was not aware you were here also, did you come with Princess Ciera?"

Zuhur turns her eyes on her Niece and then back to Jerrick "Her father wished her to return home, apparently so I came to fetch her." she looks to the princess and she smiles softly "But I also have gifts to bring to your house." She pauses then tilts her head "which of you brothers is also marrying?" she asks curiously having caught onto the tail end of his words prior.

Jerrick gives Zuhur a long look, one Ciera would begin to know means displeasure. "She has barely arrived, Princess Zuhur surely she is allowed to visit and spend some time here. I wish to get to know her a little better. Surely you father would not deny a lonely prince the company of his most beautiful and elegant daughter." He then stands and bows again. "Luanda of Two Rivers, might be marrying my brother Nathan."

Ciera smiles weakly as she watches Jerrick, knowing full well what the look means but not nearly feeling free enough to agree with him against her aunt, despite the remarkable actions she has taken that seem contrary to what she knew herself capable recently as she turns to her aunt. "my father is okay is he not, he is not calling me back due to illness?" she inquires worriedly.

Zuhur oohs "That is good news.. such a terrible thing of his kidnapping." she pauses and considers the prince's request, "Because you have asked it, I could delay a day or two at most." she looks to Ciera and then motions her to come forward. It was not asked, just a beckoned movement with her fingers.

Ciera smiles politely and complies silently, being the ever obedient and dutiful daughter she steps walks over to her aunt to stand beside her and curtsy lightly to her before turning to face Jerrick, giving him a reluctant smile as of saying "sorry".

Jerrick sits back down on the fountain, his eyes watching the two woman so different one meek and proper the other a little more fire which is which only he knows. "Oh, by all means you must do as you aunt says, I'm sure I can find other princess to entertain me." He tells them with a feral smile, his eyes lingering on one of them briefly before he dips is hand into the water.

Zuhur whispers a bit sternly to the other girl about the same age as her, "did you ask to come here? Your father seemed so angry with you - You are aware that Nathan himself was kidnapped while on the sea. You know better then to travel without your guard..you are the Lions next ruler."" to Ciera, pausing she whispers again.

Ciera whispers: i see no reason for father to be angry, he /sent/ me here, i simply went at his request, i am well aware of the risks, bit i am ever my fathers faithful and loving servant

Zuhur pats Cierra's shoulder and she looks content "I dont understand why he sent me to get you then." she says quieter before peering at Jerrick. "I am sorry, my information was... wrong." she flushes darkly and turns her eyes away from him..

Ciera gestures absently to her guards as she speaks with Zuhur.

Ciera smiles politely and nods softly. "indeed, i shall right home and ask if there is anything he needs from me personally, but i promise you, as a daughter of the kings, and likely a future queen of the golden lion, i would never behave improperly," she replies softly.

Jerrick frowns at the two women. "What appears to be the problem here?" He demands getting up and walking over to Zuhur, whom is some what familiar. "I assure you, your niece was every inch the Princess and as proper as you would expect, to the point I might add of being dull." He turns to Zuhur now. He then steps back remember Ciera's need for space. "But if there is a problem, please take her home I do not wish to cause an incident."

Zuhur frowns a little as Jerrick verbally borates her. There is fire in the young princesses eyes, as she looks between them. "Her father wished me to fetch her.. I thought she ran away." she says turning then from them

Ciera chuckles softly and shakes her head. "truly Prince Jerrick, i am honestly unsure whether to be flattered or offended anymore," she replies with a playful smile.

Jerrick shakes his head and is starting to get annoyed, he turns to Zuhur. "She claimed she was sent here to help relations between our two people. Speak the truly one of you, before you anger me what is going on here. Is she here officially or not. I will not be accused of kidnapping the princess or holding her here against her will."

Ciera smiles politely and nods. "indeed, that is what my father told me when he sent me here to visit, if something has changed i would also like to know," sje replies.

Zuhur shakes her head also a bit annoyed that she would be caught like a fool. "Your Highness, I was asked to come get her but she seems to have permission.. so I apologize I had already been here to welcome Nathan back, I did not think he would send his only daughter on the seas after such an event. I did not ask why he wanted her, just assumed she ran away." she sighs "I beg your forgiveness, we will work it out."

Jerrick sighs softly, if he were Zephen he would have back handed the both of they my now. Jerrick is by nature a gentle and kind man, if overly serious. "Calm yourself Zuhur, I'm sure it was just a misunderstanding." He tells him, going to approach her and run a hand down her cheek. "You meant well little one, I am quick to temper these days, my mother's health is not far from my mind and heart." He turns to Ciera also. "As long as you are here under the flag of diplomacy I shall hear no more of this misunderstanding."

Zuhur looks up as he touches her and her eyes soften lightly - his words also calm her very soul, she holds a breath, only to release it when he has turned from her. Quiet now the dark haired teen is.

Jerrick steps back from the two woman and bows. "If you will excuse me I need to go train a little. I shall leave you both to decide what happens next. If you will excuse me?"

Ciera nods politely and smiles softly. "of course, do be well prince Jerrick," she replies

Zuhur frowns slightly - a little confused as she turns to Ciera, "Did he send you for a Marriage?" she asks the teen - her eyes shimmer slightly.

Ciera blushes shyly and looks down. "i.....he never said as much and he never spoke to me about it, bit perhaps he hoped someone might make an offer? truly i don't know," she replies.

Zuhur nods her head to the girl "well lets get freshened up, the Isles have awesome baths.." she smiles "we can enjoy the water while we can.." she grins

Ciera nods happily and smiles. "indeed, i shall follow you then," she replies politely.