Dark Ages : Cairo

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

Hadeel gives a fluid shrug, the touch of a crooked half smile about her lips.
"I stay informed. Any offered Prince's hospitality have mine as well."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous

Echidna · Noteworthy Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 169

Another sip of the ale before continuing.

Then you know of the members of my family who were here not too long ago?
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Come, sit with me... let me show you the marvel and beauty of the human body.

(Yes, she is dressed exactly like the pic.)

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

"Perhaps so, I am afraid, my lady, that I do not know which family is yours."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous

Echidna · Noteworthy Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 169

She nods slowly.

I was told by the house servants there were three, recently. Dragos, Nero and Ruxandra. Do you recall meeting any of them?

She sets the ale down and sips at the wine a bit.
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Come, sit with me... let me show you the marvel and beauty of the human body.

(Yes, she is dressed exactly like the pic.)

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

Hadeel's face shows recognition.
"Ah, so. I have met both sir Dragos and the lady Ruxandra. He seemed a very pleasant gentleman, and she was most diplomatic and generous when an issue arose between us concerning one of her 'statues'."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous

Echidna · Noteworthy Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 169

She looks a bit puzzled at then mention of statues.

Statues? She allowed you into our home?
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Come, sit with me... let me show you the marvel and beauty of the human body.

(Yes, she is dressed exactly like the pic.)

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

Hadeel shakes her head.
"There was a showing of her work in the museum, on the third floor. this was some time past."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous

Echidna · Noteworthy Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 169

Hm, that is unusual...
We tend to keep such collections private, for special occasions and guests. Do you know what moved her to do such a thing?

She raises the wine glass to her lips once more, letting liquid caress her lips.
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Come, sit with me... let me show you the marvel and beauty of the human body.

(Yes, she is dressed exactly like the pic.)

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

"I could not say, I did not have occasion to speak with the lady until afterwards, and then only briefly. I would imagine the Prince has more insight, it seemed that the exhibit was at his behest."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous

Echidna · Noteworthy Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 169

She smiles and shakes her head slowly. She seems amused at this tidbit of information.

And she was naive enough to to just accept... Well played, Roland.

She raises her wine glass to toast and sips. Her attention returns to Hadeel.

Did you have a piece you enjoyed? A favortite?
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Come, sit with me... let me show you the marvel and beauty of the human body.

(Yes, she is dressed exactly like the pic.)

Hadeel · Essential Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 783

Hadeel gives a crooked half smile.
"It was a display of religious figures, and I am a priestess of sorts, so it was difficult for me to appreciate them on a purely aesthetic level. But they were all masterfully done."

She glances at Alima, long silent.
"Did you ever meet Lady Ruxandra? I believe she came to our grand opening here, but was a bit indisposed."
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"You know you're dancing when tears of pain and happiness blend in with your sweat" ~anonymous