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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 28, 2018 22:05:57 GMT -8
The Old Mill Tavern A secluded tavern in the woods of Prince Phillip's kingdom frequented by travelers. Owned and run by a man named Willard and his wife, Ida, who is usually in the kitchens.
Events occurring 1 year before Dark Curse
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Post by Ariel on Apr 29, 2018 17:41:12 GMT -8
The rowdy bustle of the tavern filled the atmosphere as drinks were passed around and exchanges were mostly merry amongst the bar folk. It appeared that everyone seemed to have had the same idea that evening to come down and unwind with dinner, a pint and some company. And amongst all the busy bodies sat Jane as she appeared to be more than contempt in her own little bubble than enjoying the typical pleasures that everyone else seemed to enjoy. Jane moved her eyebrows down her forehead in question as her bright doll eyes peeped over from the book "Unicorns And Where To Find Them" to the map sprawled out flat on the table. The gears in her brain started to turn as her face lit up, and pulling out one of her art pencils she made some markings on the map.
"Jane, darling! Why don't you give yourself a work break and enjoy the local culture? I must say, the folk in these parts have the most fascinating stories!" Jane's dad came by and sat down at the table, interrupting her thought process as he placed a hand on her shoulder and extended his other hand enthusiastically to the interior of the tavern. Jane greeted her father with nothing but a kind smile as he tried his best to get her out of her buzzing work mode.
" I'd love to father, but I think I'm close to our breakthrough! I'v read this book from front to cover and over, and we've been scouting every bit of this forest and still no sign of the unicorns. They shouldn't be this hard to find, I wonder where they are...they might need our help. And I found this area we bypassed about a half a day ago. If we trace our steps..." Jane looked up at her father who was looking down at her, smiling and enjoying the passion instilled in his daughter. She knew that he only thought the best of her and always appreciated how he looked out for her with care. Jane peered around at the crowd, everyone was having such a great time. "...Or I could take a little breather and enjoy the evening," and at that, Jane delightfully closed the book as the unicorn venture could be put on hold for an hour or two.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Apr 29, 2018 20:21:03 GMT -8
Rose had arrived yesterday, a day earlier than the agreed upon date. She had allotted for potential delays in travel. That was her reasoning. The fact was, the year had gone by at an agonizingly slow pace, the last month of it torturous, and yet, at the same time, she couldn't believe an entire year had passed.
Her reconnection with Phillip.
She'd hoped that he'd been just as anxious and would already have been here earlier than planned but here she was, the evening of the day they were to meet and she'd still not seen the man who'd haunted her dreams for the past year.
As Rose carried out a tray from the kitchen, her eyes scanned the room then fell on the door for the millionth time. Still no sign of Phillip. Each hour that passed, her heart sank deeper and deeper. Perhaps he hadn't been able to take care of the obstacles that stood in their way. Perhaps he'd forgotten about her.
Rose frowned at that. She didn't want to think that the man she'd thought of each and every day would have forgotten her so easily. It must be the obstacles, of which she didn't know the details. They hadn't divulged the details, only that each had them to overcome, and so they agreed to take a year to clear what may come between them. Rose still had hers and it was an obstacle that could never be overcome. As long as her father breathed, she would be living her life on the move and in hiding. Rose could only hope that Phillip might love her enough in return to share such a life with her.
Both were unaware of the fact that the other came from royalty, he set to take over the throne of this kingdom and betrothed since birth, and she, the daughter of the tyrant and enemy who sat on the throne of the neighboring kingdom. The obstacles between them were far greater than either realized.
Just as last time, Rose was working the kitchen in exchange for a room at the tavern. She pulled her eyes from the door and searched for the kindly, energetic older gentleman who had ordered. Rose spotted him at a table with a pretty young woman who looked to be around her age.
"Your order, sir," she said with a friendly smile. Rose placed a bowl of stew in front of the young lady first and then the gentleman, followed by two cups. Spotting the book, Rose perked up. "Unicorns! They are magnificent creatures," she said, a fond smile that indicated personal experience.
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Post by Ariel on May 3, 2018 7:47:16 GMT -8
"Your order, sir,"
"Ah, why thank you Miss!" Jane's father thanked the bright blonde server as the father and daughter duo received the bowls and cups from her. At that, Jane's father began to dig in as the hunger from the day's trek overcame him.
. "Unicorns! They are magnificent creatures," she said, a fond smile that indicated personal experience.
Jane had picked up the spoon by her bowl to begin to shovel into the stew, but as soon as the woman mentioned the unicorns, Jane forgot all about eating and turned to the server with the brightest smile. "Oh, aren't they though? Of course, I would love to speak for myself if I ever got the chance to meet one instead of just reading about them in books," Jane's words lit up with passion as she spoke gleefully, " We came here to find them, to study their wondrous characteristics and abilities. But we haven't found a single one as of late," Her tone changed to a rather puzzled one as she was confident that this was the place where the forests would be flourishing with the magnificent beauties. She suddenly snapped back to the tavern where Jane suddenly felt bad from keeping the lady from doing her job. "Terribly sorry, I don't mean to keep you! I can be quite the rambler especially when it comes to creatures," Jane chuckled as she apologized.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 7, 2018 19:18:13 GMT -8
"Oh, it's quite alright," Rose said with a dismissive wave. "I've been working since day break and am long overdue for rest and a meal. If you don't mind the company, I would love to join the two of you and tell you about my personal experience with unicorns." Rose leaned in and softened the proposed intrusion, adding conspiratorially, "I even stayed for a time in the castle of a sorceress who had one as a pet."
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Post by Ariel on May 11, 2018 22:45:06 GMT -8
"Oh, it's quite alright," "I've been working since day break and am long overdue for rest and a meal. If you don't mind the company, I would love to join the two of you and tell you about my personal experience with unicorns." "I even stayed for a time in the castle of a sorceress who had one as a pet."
Jane clapped her hands together in approval as she nodded in agreement, "It would be a delight to hear of your encounters with the unicorns! And a sorceress with one as a pet, well that is fascinating!" Jane motioned to the empty seat across from where she sat. Just as the woman sat down, Jane's father politely excused himself to introduce himself to some peculiar looking pirates at the bar.
"That's my father, all right. Always seeking an adventure!" Jane chuckled as her gaze floated from her father wandering off nearby back to her newly found acquaintence, "And I'm Jane. Jane Porter. I don't believe I caught your name?" Jane asked curiously as she cupped her almost empty bowl between her hands.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 26, 2018 20:56:37 GMT -8
"It would be a delight to hear of your encounters with the unicorns! And a sorceress with one as a pet, well that is fascinating!"
Her enthusiasm had Rose smiling brightly as she took the seat just vacated across from the young lady. Rose watched the gentleman who appeared impossibly even more jolly and enthusiastic than the lady.
"That's my father, all right. Always seeking an adventure!"
Adventure was one word for it. It definitely took a good amount of bravery to approach a group of pirates, especially when they were well into their cups. It brought back an old memory of the time she'd bravely, or in her case, in utter naivete, had walked into a whole tavern full of pirates to strike a bargain with the legendary Captain Hook for passage on his ship. How naïve she had been! Lucky for her, Killian had been a gentleman and had expected his crew treat her likewise.
"And I'm Jane. Jane Porter. I don't believe I caught your name?"
Rose's attention was brought back to the present. "Oh! That is because I failed to introduce myself. Where are my manners," Rose said good naturedly. "I am Rose. It's a pleasure to meet you, Jane." Rose's eyes fell to the book and she affectionately ran her fingers over the image of the unicorn before looking back to Jane. "Forgive me, but I must be sure before divulging what I know. Your intentions are only to study them?" she asked kindly. It was apparent in Rose's eyes that she had great care for creatures.
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Post by Ariel on May 27, 2018 10:00:22 GMT -8
"I am Rose. It's a pleasure to meet you, Jane."
"And to you, Miss. Rose!" Jane nodded her head politely. She watched her new acquaintence as she pondered the page of the book. Rose had a pure heart, Jane could tell. And she knew that she could be good friends with this woman if time allowed them.
"Forgive me, but I must be sure before divulging what I know. Your intentions are only to study them?"
Jane smiled brightly as one would before diving into an explanation of her life long passions, "Of course! My father and I - we dedicate our lives to exploring different lands and researching their peculiar and magnificent creatures. We usually study from afar, unless the creatures trust us enough to invite us in." Jane looked down at the book as well, only to divert her attention back up at Rose."I can see you care greatly for this species well being. It's refreshing to share this important matter in common with someone who isn't my father." Jane chuckled, as she loved her old man dearly but it was nice to have not only another girl around for a change, but one who seemed to share the same love for animals and creatures alike.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 28, 2018 19:51:54 GMT -8
She hadn't doubted their intentions were nothing but kind and respectful toward animals but it eased her mind to be completely sure, particularly when it came to endangered or hunted animals.
Rose nodded at Jane's correct assessment of her. "I care greatly for all animals, especially the ones needing our help most. Unicorns are such creatures," she said, tapping the page. "The reason you're having difficulty finding them is because their numbers have greatly decreased and the remaining have become untrusting of people. You see," she explained, "they are hunted because they have magical qualities. Slain and processed into powders and potions." Rose had to take a moment, always sickened at the thought of what is done to the beautiful creatures. "The magic is within their lifeforce. You take that away..." she broke off sadly. "Most kingdoms have outlawed the hunting of unicorns. However, so many are desperate for magic. They'll pay a high price, despite the fact there only remains the smallest trace of magic in what they buy. It is mostly superstition that drives the market."
Rose could feel the sting of tears at the back of her eyes. Registering how she'd completely shifted the original lively mood, she took a deep breath and settled herself. "Goodness, I apologize. I've started us off on such a dark path!"
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Post by Ariel on Jun 1, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -8
"The reason you're having difficulty finding them is because their numbers have greatly decreased and the remaining have become untrusting of people. You see," "they are hunted because they have magical qualities. Slain and processed into powders and potions."
Jane sat across from Rose,, her hands folded and resting on the table before her. Ears perked up attentively, Jane gave her fellow animal advocate her fullest attention. It wasn't long before her expression bore concern and horror for these creatures, and Jane could not begin to fathom who in their right mind would be able to commit such an act.
. "The magic is within their lifeforce. You take that away..."
...the unicorn succumbs to the hand of evil and perishes, Jane finished Rose's sentence in her mind as she reveled in this terrible tragedy that seemed to be a massive problem in this realm.
"Most kingdoms have outlawed the hunting of unicorns. However, so many are desperate for magic. They'll pay a high price, despite the fact there only remains the smallest trace of magic in what they buy. It is mostly superstition that drives the market."Goodness, I apologize. I've started us off on such a dark path!"
"Oh, no need to apologize," Jane spoke with assurance, "I am more than glad to know these things, even though it is most terrible, if it means to know that the root to the issue has been discovered. These beauties need a voice, for these unspeakable crimes to be outed and done away with once and for all," Jane said with a fiery passion, as she knew that the unicorns deserved better than this, "Though where to begin to help them is the question." Jane placed her index finger up to her lips in thought, though she expressed puzzlement as this was a huge issue for two tiny girls in a tavern.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 3, 2018 10:13:13 GMT -8
Rose smiled with an instant kinship toward the young lady who shared the same important need to protect innocent creatures.
"I've always felt it most helpful to know as much as you can about what you'd like to fight for. Personal experience gives one the best understanding and deepest compassion to fuel your arguments when faced with opposition." Mind made up, Rose glanced around to be sure no one was within earshot, then leaned forward to speak quietly just to be safe. "Tomorrow morning, I shall introduce you and your father to one." She sat back again, grinning with a twinkle in her eye for sharing the secret that she alone kept regarding the fact that a unicorn was amongst the creatures she considered her friends in this particular forest.
"If you'd like," she added, pretty sure she'd be taken up on her offer but again, not wanting to force her intrusion upon them.
The rowdiness at the bar behind her started to pick up. It seemed the pirates had gotten a little too deep into their cups. It was typical pirate behavior so Rose didn't think anything of it. But then she remembered that Jane's father had gone to talk to the pirates. Rose suddenly turned serious and watched Jane's face for any signs of alarm. She barely knew Mr. Porter but Jane would know if her father had stumbled into more than he could handle.
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Post by Ariel on Jun 3, 2018 14:07:33 GMT -8
"Tomorrow morning, I shall introduce you and your father to one." "If you'd like,"
Jane clasped her hands together in excitement, "oh, that would be most wonderful ! This is very generous of you," Jane said appreciatively as she wished that they had found Rose sooner. But Jane knew there was no time like the present, and this was fantastic news for their mission.
She peered behind Rose to check in on her father, as she had noticed that he hadn't yet returned from his venture over to the bar table. Jane spotted her father all right, in the midst of two other pirates who seemed to be engaging in a rather heated argument. "This seems to be escalating rather quickly," Jane motioned over to unfolding fight at the bar, " I should probably get my father out of there before he gets hurt," Jane said to Rose as she got up to head to the bar, not at all minding if Rose was following her closely.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 8, 2018 19:44:10 GMT -8
"oh, that would be most wonderful ! This is very generous of you,"
"It would be my pleasure," she answered easily while still studying Jane's reaction to the increasing rowdiness at the bar.
"This seems to be escalating rather quickly," " I should probably get my father out of there before he gets hurt,"
And now the daughter was rushing into the heat of things. Rose couldn't help but feel even more of a kinship with Jane. It was precisely the thing Rose usually did without realizing she probably shouldn't have until she was already in the thick of it. However, this was a rare situation where she actually had experience.
Rose had spent time with pirates and had learned that she'd been extremely lucky that it had been Captain Killian Jones and his crew who'd been her first foray into the world of pirates. She'd been warned that had it been most any pirate ship, she probably wouldn't be here, waiting for the man she loved. She'd never have met him, in fact. Rose could have been gone from the world before knowing this wonderous feeling existed.
As they did every few moments, her eyes shifted to the door with him on her mind. He still hadn't shown. Where was he? Pushing that aside for now, Rose concentrated on the tricky situation ahead.
Rose held back several steps, letting Jane attempt to extract her father from the pirates. No sense in using up two possible attempts by both of them jumping in at once.
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Post by Ariel on Jun 9, 2018 9:39:36 GMT -8
Jane walked over to her father and tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention, though he seemed to be rather intrigued by this unfolding pirate fight to pay attention to his surroundings. "Father, erm, shall we retire back to our table? We still haven't tried dessert ! " Jane attempted to withdraw him from the situation before it escalated but was failing miserably as her words became interrupted by one of the pirates who tried to take a swing at the other.
"Oh but Jane, their brutish behavior is just astonishing ! It's not everyday you get to witness an old fashioned pirate bar fight!" Oh father. Jane shook her head at his silliness as she winced at the shouting from the unfolding brawl, she wasn't sure exactly where to pin point the root of the issue but from the sounds of it someone owed someone some gold.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 9, 2018 17:42:27 GMT -8
Rose worried her bottom lip. 'Oh goodness.' The shoving was getting worse and Jane and her father were right in the middle of it. If she didn't know how little value pirates were generally known to have for the lives of anyone else, Rose may have laughed at the fact that Jane's father actually looked excited by it all.
Rose clapped her hands as she took loud, stopping steps up onto a bench seat then the table top, getting a majority of the room's attention, then started to sing. She'd purposefully chosen a song all pirates held in the highest regard. It was their anthem of sorts and when begun, no matter where or what the situation, all hands would calm and show their respect by joining with reverence.
The King and his men stole the queen from her bed, and bound her in her bones. The seas be ours, and by the powers; where we will, we'll roam.
Most had already joined and by the end of the first verse, the song being sung had registered with all the pirates. The remaining joined by the time the first chorus began.
Yo ho, all hands, hoist the colors high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars; never shall we die.
At first, there were looks of surprises as they sang along and watched her. Only someone held in high regard and most likely the protection of some pirate somewhere on the seas would know this song. It was rare for anyone outside of a pirate ship to know this song even existed, let alone know all its words.
Now, some have died and some are alive and others sail on the sea. With the keys to the cage and the devil to pay, we lay to the fiddler's green.
As Rose continued to lead the pirates in their anthem, she gestured toward Jane and her father, waving them out of the crush, also cementing that they were friends of hers and therefore were to be held to the same level of respect. The pirates parted to let them through as they continued to sing.
Yo ho haul together, hoist the colors high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars; never shall we die.
The bell has been raised from its watery grave, hear its sepulchral tone. A call to all; pay heed the squall, and turn your sails to home.
Yo ho, haul together, hoist the colors high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars; never shall we die.
Yo ho, haul together, hoist the colors high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars; never shall we die.
Yo ho, haul together, hoist the colors high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars; never shall we die.
The king and his men stole the queen from her bed, and bound her in her bones. The seas be ours, and by the powers; where we will; we'll roam.
As the song ended, the pirates clapped and cheered, looking proud for having sung their song. It seemed to bring a reminder of the pirates' code and a respect for each other they'd forgotten whilst deep into their cups. There were many a town who would hang a man simply for being a pirate. Fighting each other wouldn't do them any good, though it happened often enough anyway. At times, they needed to be reminded.
The supposed debt forgotten for the time being, a couple of the pirate stepped forward and bowed to Rose out of respect before offering their hands. She'd smiled and inclined her head in returned respect and accepted their assistance coming down from the table.
"'Tis rare for someone to know that song. Who did ye sail with?" one asked in curiosity, which translated to 'whose protection are you under?'.
Rose's chin proudly went up a notch. "Captain Hook," she answered, using the name the revered Killian Jones was more commonly known as.
The men's eyebrows rose, clearly impressed. They turned and bowed to Jane and her father, offering their apologize and the offer to buy a round, now open and susceptible to Mr. Porter's curious questioning.
"Are you alright?" she asked, looking Jane over with concern.
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Post by Ariel on Jun 16, 2018 17:21:10 GMT -8
Suddenly, everyone's heads including Jane's turned to Rose as she began to sing a lowly tune. Being on ships, Jane usually kept to her studies so she wouldn't have known this song from any pirates, just her books. Soon, the fighting pirates laid down their arms and calmed themselves down enough to sing along. Jane couldn't help but to smile as she marveled at hearing the song being sung for the first time, and in its most authentic environment to boot. Clapping and cheering commenced once the song had finished, Jane enjoyed the moment so much that she decided to clap as well as her father who seemed to have enjoyed the show just as much as she did. Though as special as the moment was, she knew it was an effort pulled by Rose to save daddy Porter from becoming clubbed with a wooden peg.
"Are you alright?"
Jane nodded,"Very much so! I must thank you for your efforts in saving my father from being caught in the middle of a nasty pirate fight. I don't know what I would have done without you." Jane said adoringly as she expressed much gratitude to her new found friend.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 23, 2018 16:23:20 GMT -8
Rose figured that Willard would have jumped in and broken up any signs of fighting before they'd really gotten bad. More for the sake of his establishment and furnishings rather than his guests. Still though, Rose didn't want to take that risk and the thought of things going bad enough to dampen Mr. Porter's joy and enthusiasm was just heartbreaking. Rose observed him now, talking animatedly again with the pirates and this time, the pirates being more cooperative and inclusive.
Mr. Porter's enthusiasm had Rose smiling when she turned back to Jane. "It was my pleasure," she said with all sincerity.
Rose did so love to sing but she was trying to keep a low profile this visit since King Stefan and his men were on higher alert for her than they'd ever been. Rumors were that the new deal he'd struck with her as the object of trade were falling on shaky ground and would cause further trouble for his kingdom if he couldn't fulfill his end of the royal agreement. She shouldn't have come back here, let alone be standing on tables and drawing the attention of the entire room.
Shoving those thoughts aside, Rose's eyes went to the door of the establishment yet again, willing them to open and for Phillip to walk through them. The doors actually began to open and Rose's breath caught as her eyes locked on them. Sounds around her faded as did the vision of anything else around her but that door. A man stepped in. Tall, handsome, and... not Phillip. Rose looked crestfallen. The night was coming to a close and he hadn't shown.
The sounds and sights of the tavern came rushing back to her and she blinked as she looked around, a split second feeling of disorientation. She settled her eyes back on Jane, unaware if Jane had said anything to her. "I'm sorry. Did you say something?" she asked, trying to sound cheery but there was now a sadness to her smile and in her eyes.
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Post by Ariel on Jun 27, 2018 7:16:03 GMT -8
" It was my pleasure,"
Jane found Rose's sincerity and kindness to be refreshing. It was not uncommon for Jane and Mr. Porter to encounter helpful folk during their journeys on sea and land. But Rose was different, and Jane reveled at the girl's pure heart that seemed to uplift even an old mill tavern full of brutes and drunks.
" I must say, I've never seen anything like that before! And you learned it, from being company to Captain Hook? The Captain Hook?" Jane had heard mixed stories about the controversial pirate, though if Rose was apart of his company at some point then he must not be all that bad, "What's he really like?" Jane asked enthusiastically, before noticing Rose's porcelain complexion fall to the ground. Jane's gaze glanced to the door where a handsome fellow had just walked in, but perhaps not company Rose was expecting that night.
"I'm sorry. Did you say something?"
Jane smiled graciously as Rose came back to the conversation. Jane noticed her attempt to pull a smile but couldn't hide her dissapointment. "Who's the lucky fellow who has your heart?"
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 28, 2018 23:12:33 GMT -8
A hint of a blush showed as the sadness was momentarily forgotten. Rose tilted her head toward the farther table where they'd first sat, suggesting they return to the quieter and more private area to talk.
"His name is Phillip," she said as they neared the table. Rose couldn't help the smile that overtook her again just by saying his name. She settled onto the seat across from Jane, looking starry-eyed at the very spot near the door where she'd first opened her eyes after having taken a moment to find Phillip standing before her, smiling just as she was smiling now. "We met here, exactly a year ago today. Circumstances were not in our favor so we promised to meet here again in exactly one year." Her smile began to falter again, the day nearing its end a clear indicator as to why but also because her own circumstances were currently worst than a year ago.
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Post by Ariel on Jul 5, 2018 17:50:32 GMT -8
"His name is Phillip,""We met here, exactly a year ago today. Circumstances were not in our favor so we promised to meet here again in exactly one year."
Jane's eyes dazzled with excitement as she sat across from Rose, who had introduced the mention of Phillip into their conversation. Her chin rested on both of her white gloved knuckles, propped up by her elbows which rested on the table before them as Jane listened to the story of Rose and her love. "How romantic," Jane spoke rather dreamily as her mind painted the picture of the perfect couple meeting for the first time in the tavern, as if it was happening right before her eyes. Must be true love...Jane thought this to herself and could only dream about stumbling upon her one true love, just as Rose had one year ago. "What's it like? To be in love?" Jane asked as she stared in Rose's direction with those same starry eyes as she fantasized about the magic of love, only having experienced it through the characters in the stories she had read.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jul 14, 2018 13:37:45 GMT -8
"It's..." Rose looked thoughtful. How did one put the feeling into words? She thought about her moments a year ago. "It's wonderful and magical. It's like walking in a dream. You feel as if you'll be ecstatically happy for the rest of your days. And yet," she said, her current feelings mixing in as her eyes drifted momentarily to the door once again, "it's frightening and all consuming of your thoughts and emotions. Once you've found it, it's incredibly hard to walk away from it and even harder to think you may have lost it."
Though it was dwindling with each minute, she still had hope, which was the only thing making it bearable. She couldn't believe he'd forgotten about her or had moved on, not even if he felt only half of what she felt toward him.
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Post by Ariel on Aug 6, 2018 11:22:58 GMT -8
The description Rose gave of her personal experience with true love left Jane in wondrous awe. It’s the kind of magic Jane had only heard about through tales and poems. And for this woman before her to have so much as a taste of a form of true love was indeed a precious gift. After Jane witnessed Rose checking the tavern door one last time, she reached towards the center of the table and compassionately placed one of her white, gloved hands over Rose’s. “I could only imagine that It would be incredibly difficult to forget such a magical feeling, and I’m sure he hasn’t forgotten. The night is still here - I am hopeful that you and your true love will reunite tonight. Don’t blow out your candle just yet,” Jane smiled as this woman must have hope for her happy ending, something that Jane could only dream about for herself.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 17, 2018 13:35:52 GMT -8
As Jane spoke, Rose's look of worry melted away and a smile took its place. Her new friend's optimism renewed Rose's hope and she felt her heart grow lighter.
"Thank you for that," Rose said, momentarily placing her free hand over Jane's to convey how much Jane's words truly helped. Rose looked thoughtful then added her own reassurance. "It can be difficult to maintain an appointment when it is set a mere few days away, let alone an entire year." With another glance at the door which she was determined would be her last, Rose added, "I'm sure he'll show. Maybe not tonight, but soon."
Rose couldn't imagine any other reason for his delay than obstacles frustratingly blocking his path to her. She'd almost been faced with one herself on her voyage over but luckily, the storm had changed its path and she'd arrived a day early as she'd hoped for. Rose would wait here for him, even if it took another year, though time was not a luxury she could afford so close to her father's kingdom. Each passing moment and each new patron through the doors increased the odds of being identified.
Unbeknownst to Rose, someone already had and was already on their way to King Stefan's castle.
The older man had sat quietly in a dark corner of the tavern. Something about the young lady who'd arrived yesterday kept pulling at his attention. It would hardly be peculiar to have been caught watching her when many of the male patrons' attention was drawn to her when she was in the room. But he wasn't one of the sops who was drawn to her because of her beauty or the innocent and sweet light that seemed to glow from within her. No, it was something else but he couldn't place his finger on it. Something in the way she carried herself, her smile, her features, niggled at his mind as familiar and yet not. Rose, she was called, and that was not familiar to his ears either.
It was driving him mad, not being able to figure out what his mind was trying to tell him, until she'd stood on the table and sang with a voice that was the gift of angels. 'No, not angels. Fairies,' he thought as recognition and memories flooded him. He'd been there that day, when the fairies had bestowed their gifts and Maleficent had arrived gifting a curse. She was not Rose. She was Aurora. A name well known in King Stefan's kingdom and most especially to his guards who'd been tasked with finding the stolen princess after she'd not been returned by the fairies shortly after her 16th birthday as was the agreement. A search that continued now more fervently than before he'd retired several years ago.
Aurora carried herself like her mother had and they had the same smile and the same eyes. That was the familiar and yet not. It had been awhile since he'd served as one of King Stefan's guards but he remembered his earlier days when the queen still lived. She'd had that light shining from within as well. He'd seen it slowly fade with each passing day until it was gone and her following soon after. It had been so many years since her passing that his memory of her had no longer been fresh in his mind and hence the reason it'd taken him so long to connect the dots.
With the crowd having still been distracted as Aurora had finished her song, the man had slunk out of the tavern and made haste for the castle of the neighboring kingdom. Retired or not, his allegiance was still to King Stefan and the large reward would definitely be a welcome bonus.
The time passed as Rose was absorbed in her conversation with Jane. "You're so lucky to have had a life of adventure and exploration. Tell me, what has been your favorite place to visit and your most exciting find?"
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Post by Ariel on Sept 2, 2018 20:00:09 GMT -8
"You're so lucky to have had a life of adventure and exploration. Tell me, what has been your favorite place to visit and your most exciting find?"
Jane leaned in with excitement as her new found friend asked her about her life's passion, "Oh every adventure is so special and dear to my heart, I don't think I could possibly decide! Well, until tomorrow's adventure that is! I still can't believe we are going to see..." Jane paused mid excitement before placing a single hand over her mouth to cover an unexpected yawn, "...unicorns. Goodness gracious, is it that time already? We were just getting started!" Jane remarked with slight disappointment as she peered around the tavern to realize that it was nearly empty with the exception of the late night stragglers hanging around the bar. She noticed her father who looked a little weary with exhaustion himself.
"Oh well, I suppose we all must retire to rest for the big day ahead tomorrow!" Jane grinned through her tired eyes as she began to stand up from where her and Rose sat, "It was a pleasure to meet you, Rose, your company tonight was some of the best I've had in a really long time. Until tomorrow, my friend!" Jane waved at Rose before she retrieved her father from the bar.
*** Jane and father exit The Old Mill Tavern ***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 9, 2018 19:32:25 GMT -8
Rose beamed a smile as she agreed in kind. It had been far too long since she'd had such a bond of friendship with someone. A pang of sadness went through her as Red flitted into her mind. Oh how she missed her dear friend. "The feeling is quite mutual! I'll see you on the morrow." With that, Rose headed for the stairs to retire for the evening.
Early the next day
Rose was up and working the kitchens an hour earlier than usual to fulfill her end of the trade for room and meals. She worked quickly, humming happily and looking forward to sharing a tour of the forest with someone who would appreciate it as much as she. "I'll put in more time tonight to make up for my leaving you on your own, Ida." "Nonsense," Ida said, happy to see a smile back on Rose's face. There'd been such sadness in her eyes earlier the day before when Phillip hadn't arrived. He still hadn't yet there hope seemed to have been restored within Rose and Ida had a feeling it was the newly arrived young lady who had helped restore it. For that, Ida was grateful and presented Rose with a basket of treats. "Here. You go on and have fun with your new friend.""Thank you, Ida." Rose took the basket, smiling happily and added a few treats she knew were favored by unicorns. Her eyebrows drew together with serious concern when she looked back to Ida. "You'll watch for him and let him know where I've gone?" "Of course I will, my girl. Don't you worry. Should he arrive while you are gone, he won't budge. That man would wait all of time for you." Ida grinned over Rose's happy blush. "As soon as I tell him where you've gone, he'll be making haste in your direction. I just know it."Rose blushed with quiet joy at the thought. Her happiness was bubbling over and she couldn't help but embrace Ida. "Thank you," she said again, this time for the reassurance and boost to her hopes before releasing her and heading for the occupant area of the tavern. Her timing was perfect. Just as she rounded from behind the bar, the door of the tavern opened and in walked her new friend. "Good morning!" Rose cheerily called out with a wave.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 12, 2018 8:45:54 GMT -8
Jane tried not to get overly excited for the day ahead, as she did not want to face possible disappointment like she experienced the days before. However, Rose had appeared rather confident last night on where their beautiful unicorns had been seeking solitude. And the more Jane got to witness Rose's genuine personality, the more trust she instilled in her new friend. So Jane could not help but to beam from ear to ear as she pushed the door to the tavern open with a single hand, her other hand occupied by the sketch book that she gently clenched to her chest.
"Come along, father! We don't want to keep our new friend waiting, Rose has agreed to help us afterall," Jane threw her head back over her shoulder as she spoke to her father who trailed behind with his bag of tools and doodads.
"Good morning!"
Jane turned her head back into the tavern to meet Rose, "It is a good morning, isn't it? We have to thank you again for your help today, you have no idea how much this means to us!" Jane strolled up to Rose, her trailing father beginning to catch up.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 28, 2018 23:01:32 GMT -8
"It is my absolutely pleasure," she insisted, looking not the least bit put out but rather, happy to be doing this. They were providing a pleasant distraction. All of them eager to explore, they were already heading for the door when Rose continued. "I've yet to explore the woods since last I was here. It is far more enjoyable with the good company of those who share in the joy of observing and interacting with its inhabitants and besides, you will be doing them a service by educating others through your writings."
Rose shifted the handle of the basket to her other arm and held the door open, taking a deep, satisfying breath of fresh air.
*****A little later*****
The leisurely stroll through the woods had restored Rose's full joy. They'd come across several creatures, stopping to observe or offer treats. Rose recognized many of them from her trips into the woods a year ago and apparently, some had recognized the sound of her humming and remembered the treats she had to offer, but mostly, how gentle and trustworthy she was. There was hesitation, as was normal in these defenseless creatures, particularly with the two new faces but after a little coaxing, they warmed to the human visitors. Some continued to follow, observing the humans just as the humans observed them.
Rose shared stories of when she'd first come across the ones she'd remembered from last year while she fed them treats and fawned over them. Every now and again, she'd glance at Jane's sketchbook while she drew, marveling over Jane's talent. Still, they had yet to come across a unicorn.
They'd finally arrived at the spot Rose had been heading for. The trees were more densely packed here, almost hiding the sound of rushing water. She smiled with a look of nostalgia. "We're here." She pushed passed the branches, weaving through the trees until she cleared them to the grassy bank along a stream. It was just as beautiful as she remembered.
"This is where I met a unicorn last year." Rose looked around, the hidden spot complete with fresh water was the ideal spot to the animals. "It's a matter of patience now." Rose placed down her basket and retrieved the picnic blanket, beginning to unfold it. "Mind giving me a hand with this?" Flicking the blanket out on her own wouldn't do. Slow and gentle movements would be to their benefit.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 29, 2018 20:40:45 GMT -8
*****A little later*****
"...And, there. My, what beautiful creatures! And their songs are just so lovely," Jane delighted over the finishing touches on her sketch of the magnificently coloured birds perched in a nearby tree, almost as if they were posing for Jane's talented works. Officially back on the job, Jane and her father marvelled at the creatures they sighted on their trek through the enchanted forest alongside Rose.
"We're here."
Beyond the thick of the branches, a vast bank of green alongside a roaring river was revealed. Jane beamed with excitement at the sight, as her mind painted the unicorns perfectly in the picture. She much anticipated seeing them with her own eyes instead of in her head. Jane's father in the meantime pulled out a mini telescope to get a better view of the landscape afar.
"This is where I met a unicorn last year." "It's a matter of patience now." Rose placed down her basket and retrieved the picnic blanket, beginning to unfold it. "Mind giving me a hand with this?"
"We will be prepared to wait as long as it takes!" Jane excitedly proclaimed as she began to help Rose unfold the blanket that they had brought along for the journey.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 30, 2018 12:26:06 GMT -8
Patience. That was another fine quality, particularly when one liked to work closely with animals. Rose found herself liking Jane and her father more and more.
"I'm sure we'll have other visitors less timid and less rare to keep us entertained while we wait," Rose said encouragingly.
The blanket spread out neatly on the ground, Rose placed the basket in the middle of it then settled herself down for the waiting and watching. She opened the basket, removing and setting aside a couple of small sacks that lay on top containing snacks ideal for their little visitors so that they could get to the food intended for them. "Ida was kind enough to help me prepare some snacks. Please feel free to help yourselves." Rose picked a grape off the bunch and chewed, her eyes falling on Jane's sketchbook. She was immediately enamored with the latest sketch. "Would you mind if I had a look at your sketches?" she asked with a gesture toward it.
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Post by Ariel on Oct 5, 2018 20:18:21 GMT -8
"Ida was kind enough to help me prepare some snacks. Please feel free to help yourselves."
"Oh, why thank you! This is lovely," Jane gleefully reached for a biscuit and a couple of pieces of fruit. Fine company, delicious snacks and surrounded by none other than mother nature`s wonderous creations - it indeed was a perfect day. Jane sighed with upmost contempt as she took a couple of bites of the decadent pastry. Even if it took all day, Jane could sit right in this moment of comfort and friendship for as long as it takes until the beautiful beasts decided to make their entrance.
"Would you mind if I had a look at your sketches?"
Jane peered downward from her munching to the book which a single hand of hers lay upon. "Of course! I am always glad to share our sightings of this world's most wondrous creatures alike!" Jane swiftly grabbed the sketch book and handed it to Rose with ease.
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