2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Soooooooooo joining! :D

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: :D sweet.... It's mildly inspired by Much Ado About Nothing

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: just gonna make my characters now :)

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Sweet :D I'm gonna write the intro.. lol >.<

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella was sitting upon her horse, on the highest hill overlooking the road to her home. Today was the first day of the festival, so people were still arriving. She was there now to see who all would come next. She was so excited, she could barely contain herself.

Isabella finished grooming her horse, she'd arrived an hour earlier. Her journey wasn't that long as her father's property joined the Lord's. she could ride home every night, but she had decided to stay at the festival.

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona was outside hanging washing in the yard. She smiled a little when some servant girls came out gossiping about who has arrived and who could come. "Girls we won't have time for flirting with men. We're here to work not to fall in love." She said softly.

"But Mona.....I hear a prince is coming!" The blonde said with a pout.

"And he is bring all his male friends."The black haired girl giggled.

"I do not care, girls. Now take the dried clothes in, press them and take them to the master and Lady's room."Mona said.

Stephano hated this time of year because love was in the air for a month. He grunted softly as he hammers a new sword in his workshop.

Bijou was smiling brightly as she looked out of the window of the carriage."Oh brother I do hope I find love here!"

Nicolas sighed."Love is for fools, dearest sister."

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Charles and Jerico were on the road to the villa also, a little behind Bijou and her party. They were an all male party, and rather loud as some began to sing of the beauty of fair maidens and all that.

Jerico looked back to his friends and smiled, "They're all fools."

Fiorella smiled when she spotted the groups coming in, a whole string of them, like they had coreographed a parade to her villa. She whistled loudly and waved, though not sure anyone could hear her, then she turned and raced her horse home.

Isabella smiled as she turned her horse out to graze, "You rest little one, I have business to attend." She said and gathered up her father's old sword. She had the excuse of saying her father was thinking of offering it as a prize for one of the tournaments. None would question her, since it was true that he often gave things away. But the sword, he'd lost hope for it, and had discarded it, making it perfect for her. She got onto the back of her cart horse. She had two horses. A beautiful all white Lipizzaner stallion, who she used in racing and jousting, and then her cart horse. A gelding mix who didn't like anyone but Isabella riding him.

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona chuckled softly as the girls complained while they went back into the villa."They will learn."She whispered softly to herself.

Stephano glanced up when a noble man asked him to sharpen his sword."Fine but it will cost you."

Bijou chuckled."Oh brother, you are so closed hearted. You will find love."

Nicolas sighed and shook his head.

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella got home, "Papa! They have come! I think this year shall be larger then last." She shouted up to him, were he was standing with friends on the balcony. He waved and laughed, "Then why child, are you not dressed?" Fiorella giggled and hopped off her horse, "Because father, I am but too excited!" She shouted before running inside.

Isabella rode into town, to the swordsmen. She smiled a little, knowing Stephano well enough to know that he hated the festival, but at least it brought enough business to last him a year through. She dismounted and walked inside with the sword.

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona finished hanging the washing then she walked back inside and she walked to the laundry room to take some clothes to Fiorella's room.

Stephano started sharpening the noble's sword. He saw Isabella."Hello Isabella. I'll be with you in a moment."

Bijou and Nicolas got out of the carriage when they got to the court yard. They got their stuff and walked to the closet hotel.

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella was bathing quickly, with ten dresses laying out around the room sense she couldn't figure out what she wanted to wear.

Isabella nodded a little and looked around a little to see if he had any new projects.

The hotel was all full, with not even a room to spare, but the matron running the place told them that Lord von Demeteer(Can't remember how I originally spelled that, but you get the point.lol) still had a few rooms, as most people had chosen to use tents instead.

Charles and Jerico, and the others started setting up their tents in a slightly more secluded area.

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona knocked on Fiorella's bedroom door with arm full of of clothes.

Stephano soon finished up sharpening the noble's sword. He handed it back when he got his money."Now get out."He snapped at the noble and watched him leave the shop.He looked at Isabella."So what can I do for you?"

Bijou looked at Nicalos."I refuse to sleep in a tent." She whispered and pouted.

Nicolas sighed."Fine."He carried the bags to the von Demeteer villa.

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella looked up, "Come in!" She called.

"Well, you shant be happy with me either, but Father wants to see if you can mend this relic... He's thnking of presenting it as a prize." She unwrapped the old thing. It was in poor condition."

A servant greeted Bijou and Nicolas. "My Lord, My Lady, you are here for rooms, I assume?"

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona opened the door and walked in."I have clothes for you, my lady."

"Seriously?"Stephano asked as he walked over to her and took a look at the relic.

"Oui, we are."Bijou smiled and nodded happily.

2012-04-12 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella grabbed a towel and dried off, then pulled on a robe and walked out, "Oh! More.." She smiled, "Which do you think I look best in?"

Isabella frowned a little, "Well, it's more of a dream, I think.. He's not very hopeful for it's revival.."

He smiled and held out his hands for their things, "Then pray, come with me!"

2012-04-12 [Cerulean Sins]: "You would look your best in anything you wear."Mona smiled and put the clothes on the bed.


Stephano sighed."I'll do my best, Isabella, but no promises."

Bijou smiled."Oh thank you!" She looked at Nicolas."Give the nice man our bags, Nicolas."

Nicolas sighed and handed the man the bags.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled, "You are very sweet Mona, but be honest! this is my first proper year! I have to make an impression."

Isabella smiled, "Thank you Stephano, oh, and Father had this for you." She pulled out a large bottle of some of the wine her father was famous for. This bottle was one of his oldest and most valuable. She smiled a little, "He thought it might help get you through this month...Just let me know how much it shall cost when you know,if you can."

The servant took them with a slight bow and lead them up the stairs, talking the whole way about what all they had to offer before the festival came to a proper beginning.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled and pulled a dress out."What about this one, my lady?" ( http://halloweenandcostumes.com/images/Product/medium/249.jpg )

Stephano took the bottle."This is payment enough, Isabella."He said and he put the bottle on the workstation. He walked back over to Isabella.

Bijou smiled as she listened which got her more excited and she really couldn't wait to have fun.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled, "Perfect!" She smiled, "I haven't worn that one in a very long while."

Isabella smiled a little, "You know my father." She smiled, "Would you have time to sharpen a sword if I brought one?"

"Oh, yes, if you have not brought any masks for tonight, then My Lady has a large collection she would lend one to you from. It's available publicly, but if you wish to have it match your dress of choice, you had best speak with her. Lady Fiorella is such a kind and sweet Mistress, I know she would be more then happy to lend you one." He looked at Nicolas, "She would have one for you too My lord."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled."You will be the prettiest woman there."

Stephano nodded."Yeah I have time."

"Masks?"Nicolas asked as he looked at his sister.

"I brought some masks."Bijou smiled.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled a little, "You are too kind."

Isabella nodded, "I shall bring it shortly then." She smiled and started back outside.

"Indeed, for the masquerade ball Sire!" He smiled, "For your eyes judgments should not stand in the way of your heart's desires."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled and bowed.

"See you soon."Stephano called then he took the relic and put it in the back. He would work on it later on tonight.

Nicolas sighed and shook his head.

"Just ignore my brother. He is very closed hearted."Bijou smiled.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled a little,"And don't forget to have a little fun tonight. The festival is to be enjoyed by all."

Isabella waved and mounted her horse, riding off.

The man chuckled, "Aye, and many a man has come to protect his sister, or jest at his friends, and he is the man that falls the hardest." He stopped at the room for Bijou, "Though, there are a couple exceptions, our own swordsmith has yet to fall." He indicated to the room, "I hope this will suit you My lady."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled softly."I would but I have much work to do, my lady."

Stephano grabbed the bottle of wine and he took it into the back room.

Bijou smiled and walked into the room."Oh it is beautiful!" She smiled and looked at the man."And my brother will fall here. I will make him."She whispered.

Nicolas sighed."Good luck with that, dearest sister."

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled a little, "You know what my father would do." She waved her hands in the air and imitated him, "Leave it child! Leave it!" She giggled.

Isabella rode back to the villa. Her father had insisted she stay at the villa, and not in a tent. In that at least she wanted to fallow his word. It was hard to keep certain things private there-like the armor and weapons. Those she was keeping in a pair of trunks in the stables, claiming they were for the horses.

The man chuckled a little and nodded to Bijou. "A very good luck to you Madam." He set down the things that looked like they belonged to a woman, then bowed to her and moved to direct Nicolas to a room.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled softly."I'm sure he would but I have work to do and I don't have time to have fun."

Stephano checked out the relic sword as he poured himself a small glass of wine.

Bijou smiled."Thank you for showing me to my room." She picked up her bags and started to unpack.

Nicolas followed the man to his room.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: "Then make it! leave the laundry for another day, or do not dust right now. No one will notice." Fiorella said as she went behind the screen to pull on the dress.

The sword was indeed old, no sharper then a spoon, with rust and nearly falling away from the hilt. The work it needed was extensive, if it could even be done.

"Of course My Lady." He led Nicolas just down the hall and walked in, "I hope this one will do, My Lord. It's not quite as large, but there's less frills and flowers. Oh, and here." He set down the bags, "Is this large wardrobe, with plenty of room for your swords and such, if you are entering the competitions."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona chuckled."You and your father may not see it, my lady, but the other guest will. I don't want bad house keeping to affect badly on your father, my lady."

Stephano whistled as he checked out the sword."Your a beauty."He whispered as he hand his hand over the sword.

Nicolas nodded."Thank you but I shall not be entering any competitions. I have orders to keep an eye on my sister."

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: "My father doesn't give a hoot for people who judge on his house alone. If they have to shallow a mind and heart to see that my father is a good, kind man, who wants none too work to hard, then he would not want them in his home." She finished with the dress and walked over to her, "He would prefer to know that the people he employs like, or indeed, love him for his kindness and ease of manner. These people shall leave in a month, and you will still be here if you do not find love-or otherwise leave us- he wants you happiest."

The hilt of the sword had a nice design, almost looking like tree branches, and different metals, but no jewels. Jewels would have taken from the overall look of the weapon.

Isabella was standing in the front of the shop, with her sword, but not making much of any sound, except the soft sound of her dress against the floor. She was admiring a half finished sword on one of the work benches.

He bowed, "Well that is a shame. enjoy the festival My Lord, and if you need anything, just call."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona smiled."But I am happiest when I clean. I love to make everything perfect, my lady."

Stephano examined the hilt closely and whistled again.

"Will do."Nicolas took his bags and went into his room and unpacked. 

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella shook her head a little, "You are such a strange friend Mona." She smiled, "Still, if that is so, then I shall keep you from happiness no further."

Isabella looked over her shoulder when she herd him whistle, smiling a little.. She knocked on the wall to let him know that she was back.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona nodded and started to tidy up Fiorella's room a little.

Stephano walked out from the back room and looked at Isabella."So where is this sword you want me to sharpen?"

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella giggled and shooed her playfully, "Not in here! Else you'll just find the same mess as before. I have to decided what I'll wear for at least a week.. That way, this mess will not happen again."

Isabella pulled it out of it's sheath. The only time it ever got proper use was during the festival. She'd been entering for only the past two years, this being her third. She hoped he didn't become suspicious of her, bringing it in every year, dull as ever. She used it in a hidden practice area-dulling it over time to a point were it needed to be sharpened again. If he could fix the relic of a sword, that she would use in competition, and this in practice. But for now, this was all she had without her father noticing.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona stopped tidying up and looked at Fiorella."Maybe I could help you choose your clothes for a week and I'll tidy up as we go along."

Stephano took the sword."Hello again."He chuckled."I'll have it nice and sharp in about 30 minutes."

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella smiled and shook her head, "No, no. I'll get it, I promise."

"Thank you." Isabella smiled a little and nodded. Then she went to look out the window as more people came into town.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona nodded."Okay, my lady."She bowed then left the room.

Stephano started sharpening Isabella's sword.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Fiorella chuckled a little and went to picking out her clothes.

Isabella smiled as she watched the people outside, she loved watching people. She was not a great writer, nor painter. She could play tolerably well, and sing too.. But there was something about people that made her want to write. She could only imagine at who they were, what they did, their past and such.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Mona went to the servant quarters and she grabbed a large bucket.

Stephano huffed and puffed as he sharpened her sword."Please tell me there is less than last year?"

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella grinned a little, "I shall be lying if I do, but very well. There are less than last year." She turned back to him to see his reaction.

Charles nodded once their camp was set up, and their horses fed and watered, and brushed down. He and his men went down to men's public bath house. Inside, each room had their own bathing tub, but those who chose to camp now had access to a bath house. It had been built only two years ago.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano sighed loudly."Oh for the love that is holy. Why must I stuffer through this?"

Bijou finished unpacking and she sneaked out of her room and the villa. She explored the town.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella laughed, then covered her mouth. After a moment, she lowered her hand, "Now.. i know why I dislike the theme, and why I dislike love.. But I have never been able to figure out why you should hate love so."

There were several stalls in a makeshift market place along bridges and such. Many merchants came from around the world because people were more then happy to spend their money.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano stopped sharpening and looked at Isabella."I'm dead inside."He grinned.

Bijou smiled as she looked at each stall but she made a bee line for a dress stall.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella smiled, "You, Sir, are nothing of the sort. Else you would not put up with me." She wrinkled her nose a little, "And I believe you smell a bit funny, and give rise to your neighbor's suspicion."

The woman with the dresses spotted her coming and smiled, "How are you Madam?"

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano rolled his eyes and he went back to sharpening her swor.d

Bijou smiled."I am very well. Yourself?"

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella smiled a little, "But truly, why do you hate love? Or is it that you hate marriage?"

"I am well, if business continues like this for the month, then I shall retire early." She chuckled a little.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: "All of the above."Stephano said.

Bjiou smiled."Wonderful." She said then she looked at the dresses.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella chuckled a little, "Then we agree on those points at least." She looked back outside, "However, I like the festival. It brings a lot of business to my father, so my mother does not nag him for half a year, and also, I like the competitions, particularly the ones I'm allowed to enter. Though they are few simply because I am a woman... How very unfair." She grinned, "Perhaps it is because men are afraid to lose to their weaker counterpart."

The woman smiled, "Anything in particular that you are looking for?"

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano chuckled."Your mother does nag your father and it amusing to watch when I get the chance. Men aren't afraid to lose they are just scared to hurt the women."

Bjiou nodded."A dress to get me a husband." She giggled.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella rolled her eyes, "women are only as frail as they allow themselves to be. The same is with men. And therefore, men should not be afraid to hurt the women who believe themselves strong enough to go against them." She shrugged a little, "Alas, it's no use to speak sense. You men are all very stubborn when it comes to us women, and seeing us as delicate flowers."

The woman smiled, "Well, then I may have the very dress." She started to pull out a couple dresses, leaving the best for last.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano chuckled and shook his head."Spoken like a woman."

Bjiou smiled and looked at the dresses. She couldn't wait to see the last dress.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella smiled a little, "A woman who is neither fragile, nor delicate." She raised a brow, "I had best not be if I wish to have any money when my father has passed, and I am the only one left to continue the business."

The woman brought out the last dress. It was made of beautiful white fabric mostly, but had gold trim and colorful embroidery.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano nodded as he finished his work."Your sword is ready and you are most correct."

Bjiou gasped and put her hands to her mouth."Beautiful."She whispered.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella smiled a little and held out a hand for the sword. "Of course I am correct." She said with a grin. "How much?" She pulled out her coin purse.

The woman grinned a little, "You would look amazing in this My lady."

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano handed her sword back to her."The normal price."

Bjiou nodded."I'll take it!" She smiled brightly."How much?"

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella handed him the coins before putting the sword in it's sheath.

The woman smiled a little and told her.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano took the coins and put them in the box.

Bjiou nodded with a smile and paid for the dress.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella smiled a little, "You should come and enjoy the competitions this year. They are fun to watch." She smiled,"I will see you later." Then she paused when two local women passed by the shop, speaking loud enough for them to hear.

"Have you seen how Isabella has gone after the sword maker? It would be a good match." One woman said.
"Indeed it would! Isabella would gain someone to care for her, and he would gain more land and fortune." Said the second.

The woman took it and put the coins in her purse, then she wrapped the dress for Bijou.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano sighed when he heard the women."But you forget ladies! I am dead inside! I feel nothing!" He shouted.

Bjiou couldn't stop smiling. She knew this dress with get her a husband.

2012-04-13 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: The woman stopped talkig and peaked inside, smiling, "Sorry dears, we did not know you were here." Said the first.
"Alone." Said the second.
"Rubbish!" Isabella said as she giggled, "You have been sent by my own father to say such in our hearing."

the woman offered to have her son take it to the villa for her.

2012-04-13 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano sighed loudly and shook his head.

Bjiou smiled."Merci."

2012-04-14 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: The woman smiled, "We may have been."
Isabella smiled a little as she got an idea, turning fully to Stephano so the women could not she her particularly impish grin, "But indeed my dear Sir. My father is right you know." She turned so the women could see her face again. She looked entirely serious as she continued, "We should make the perfect couple. With your being, as you put it, dead inside, and me a foolish head strong girl-One who believes, dare I say it, that a woman can be just as good at swords, or even more shockingly jousting- and both of us favoring neither love nor marriage, we would not expect much of one another." She couldn't help but grin a little at the women's shocked faces, "But indeed, think of the children." She looked at Stephano with slight wide eyes and raised brows, "The two of us, with our wit and strong feelings, would indeed bear headstrong, grumpy, sensible brood of children, and set them lose on the world. And indeed, they would go forth and finding some matching pair similar to us, and soon enough, women would be jousting, and no such foolish thing as love would determine marriage. But only the continued existence of people." She was now grinning quite evilly as the two women turned white and looked as if they might faint. She turned again to Stephano, "And with that conclusion made, will you but have me as your wife?" She asked, entirely teasing.
The women looked at each other, wondering what to do, so they just excused themselves, and hurried down the street.

She smiled and waved to her son, telling him what to do, and where to go.

2012-04-14 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano just stood their in a state of shock at her whole speak."Are you drunk or insane?" It was the only two explanations he could come up with.

Bjiou smiled then she gasped."Shoes! I need shoes to go with the dress."

2012-04-14 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: Isabella just tilted her head back and laughed. Then, when Stephano spoke, she only grinned, "No, dear friend. Headstrong and foolish. There is a difference- there is no alcohol involved. Often." She sighed triumphantly, "Now that I've vexed everyone-even you- I think I'll go back to the festival and see who all has come."

The woman chuckled, "Go tell Miss Molly what dress I've sold you." She pointed to a stall just a little ways down, "She'll have some."

2012-04-14 [Cerulean Sins]: Stephano shook his head."Wine...."He muttered."Crazy women..."He muttered as he walked into the back room.

Bjiou nodded."Where is Miss Molly?"

2012-04-14 [Sigyn, The Faithful Wife]: "It's too early for wine!" Isabella called after him when he walked away. She then giggled and left, climbing atop her horse and off she rode.

"Right down there dear." She gave her instructions to another stall.