Post by TheZebraShakes™ on Aug 19, 2007 2:52:35 GMT -5
Edrianna Rosie greets the students with a friendly "Hello," and "Good afternoon."
She makes sure to ask each what his or her name is and offers her hand to shake for those who would accept.
Marlowe, on the other hand, simply nods when Anaqualia speaks. He refrains from any form of physical contact and rolls his eyes as Askr bows to the lady.
"You needn't bow to her. She is no princess." Marlowe states quite matter-of-factly. He makes no effort to hide his cold tone.
Edrianna flashes him a stern look and quickly turns back toward the students.
"Oh, nevermind him for now. He is in one of his moods. Please do not take offense. I do believe that I am the target of his anger today" She attempts to explain and smooth things over. "But yes, if we are all here, we should get going. I hear that there is bad weather expected. Hopefully we will beat the rain."
Marlowe is already upon the driver's bench of the carriage by this time and offers a practically inaudible grumble, a smug expression upon his face.
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The group heads out on their first day's travel. The weather is dreary but it does not rain.
Edrianna speaks to whomever of the students will listen to pass some time.
She tells the group that she and Marlowe, along with some others in her family, are jewelers. She explains that Marlowe specializes in gem cutting and appraisal as he has always demonstrated a keen eye for detail. Edrianna works more often with precious metals, crafting them into rings, necklaces, bracelets, earings, and settings for gems.
The woman's fondness for jewelry shows, as earings of gold dangle from her slightly pointed ears. braided strands of gold hang about her throat and wrists.
Most striking of all is a brilliant diamond ring which she wears upon her finger. It manages to sparkle and shine even despite the overall absence of the sun's light in the cloudy sky.
"It was the first of its kind. Marlowe and I crafted it together." She explains the story of the ring for those who catch sight.
"I decided to keep it for myself. I am still paying its worth to this very day, but it is just so beautiful, how could I let it get away." she adds with a smile and laugh, looking to Anaqualia and hoping that the woman in her would understand a girls love for diamonds.
She explains that they are traveling to Bridgeport to meet with their business partners in the area. She does not go into deail about the contents of the few boxes which are kept within the carriage, but she does say that due to the long trip and the importance of the cargo, she thought it best to commission students from the Academy, having heard of their success within the community and their overall reliability and expertise.
The day quickly comes to an end. The mostly straight road leading out of the area has made progress easy. However, the nearest large town in the direction the group is heading is another two hours away. The sky is already pitch black and the horses are in need of rest.
Stop and make camp?
If so, I will need to know how watches are being arranged (if at all)
Once decided, I will assume that it remains the same for the remainder of the watches throughout the adventure unless otherwise stated.
You may feel free to assign Edrianna and Marlowe to any watch shift should you like, though Marlowe will frown upon it, and voice his objection if Edrianna is expected to take part.
She makes sure to ask each what his or her name is and offers her hand to shake for those who would accept.
Marlowe, on the other hand, simply nods when Anaqualia speaks. He refrains from any form of physical contact and rolls his eyes as Askr bows to the lady.
"You needn't bow to her. She is no princess." Marlowe states quite matter-of-factly. He makes no effort to hide his cold tone.
Edrianna flashes him a stern look and quickly turns back toward the students.
"Oh, nevermind him for now. He is in one of his moods. Please do not take offense. I do believe that I am the target of his anger today" She attempts to explain and smooth things over. "But yes, if we are all here, we should get going. I hear that there is bad weather expected. Hopefully we will beat the rain."
Marlowe is already upon the driver's bench of the carriage by this time and offers a practically inaudible grumble, a smug expression upon his face.
_________________________
The group heads out on their first day's travel. The weather is dreary but it does not rain.
Edrianna speaks to whomever of the students will listen to pass some time.
She tells the group that she and Marlowe, along with some others in her family, are jewelers. She explains that Marlowe specializes in gem cutting and appraisal as he has always demonstrated a keen eye for detail. Edrianna works more often with precious metals, crafting them into rings, necklaces, bracelets, earings, and settings for gems.
The woman's fondness for jewelry shows, as earings of gold dangle from her slightly pointed ears. braided strands of gold hang about her throat and wrists.
Most striking of all is a brilliant diamond ring which she wears upon her finger. It manages to sparkle and shine even despite the overall absence of the sun's light in the cloudy sky.
"It was the first of its kind. Marlowe and I crafted it together." She explains the story of the ring for those who catch sight.
"I decided to keep it for myself. I am still paying its worth to this very day, but it is just so beautiful, how could I let it get away." she adds with a smile and laugh, looking to Anaqualia and hoping that the woman in her would understand a girls love for diamonds.
She explains that they are traveling to Bridgeport to meet with their business partners in the area. She does not go into deail about the contents of the few boxes which are kept within the carriage, but she does say that due to the long trip and the importance of the cargo, she thought it best to commission students from the Academy, having heard of their success within the community and their overall reliability and expertise.
The day quickly comes to an end. The mostly straight road leading out of the area has made progress easy. However, the nearest large town in the direction the group is heading is another two hours away. The sky is already pitch black and the horses are in need of rest.
Stop and make camp?
If so, I will need to know how watches are being arranged (if at all)
Once decided, I will assume that it remains the same for the remainder of the watches throughout the adventure unless otherwise stated.
You may feel free to assign Edrianna and Marlowe to any watch shift should you like, though Marlowe will frown upon it, and voice his objection if Edrianna is expected to take part.