The peace that formerly reigned in Terra Nova has eroded, now little more than a memory. War ravages the continent. Disputes divide kingdoms; ideals divide families. The quest for power consumes absolutely and indiscriminately. None are immune to its allure.
Who will rise and who will fall? Only time—and ambition—will tell.
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Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 3, 2022 9:56:06 GMT -5
@temperance
Val made plans to visit her friend Temp to tell her the good news that first of she talked to her husband about her fears and that they are expecting and she wanted her to be by her side through it all. So she got a carriage ride to the Temp's greenhouse to tell her the good news. She hasn't told temp that she was coming up, but she was surprising her. However, she thought before she did she would grab some herbs that she thought might Temp might use to help making her potions. As she make them to heal her patients the best she can. Val want to help her out.
So once she got out she stepped out of her carriage and looked for Temp. She headed to what look like a greenhouse and once there she knocked before she opened the door. "Special delivery!" She hold up the basket of herbs.
Temperance was working in the greenhouse as always, her hair pulled back with one of the ribbons Thomas had given her. Edith, her cat, lounged on the desk in the corner and the new puppy, Artos, was similarly snoozing inside of his makeshift bed at the base of it. He'd come to like the cat, even if she didn't pay him much attention. Melody was somewhere within the property, maybe out back with the laundry or pulling weeds for the garden that filled the yard. When someone knocked at the door and then let themselves in, Temperance turned to greet her customer, only to smile widely at the sight of the woman she had met earlier in the season.
"Valeria, it's wonderful to see you," she said, walking over to greet her only to be stopped by the basket of herbs that the woman had brought. She looked at them and lifted a hand to her heart, genuinely moved by the gift. "You didn't have to do that, thank you so much." She took the basket and lifted it to her nose, taking the smell of them. "These are lovely, but what's the occasion? Please, come have a seat." She motioned to the chair by her desk and walked over, settling the herbs down on the back counter where she did most of her work, and then taking a seat at her desk as well. Despite two people newly sitting at the desk, Edith the cat did not move. Her paws were stretched up toward the greenhouse ceiling and she remained snoozing, even snoring a little.
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 3, 2022 11:36:43 GMT -5
Valeria laughed softly when Temp said she didn't have to. "I know, but I wanted to plus I got a load at home. I know you make postions for the olderly mostly and we have to take care of them because they took care of us when we was younger." She smiled as she looked around the greenhouse smiling towards the cat and the cute young puppy, reminding her of the choas of him with the amount of dogs and cat Keir and Val have.
"Well, I've got some exciting news, first of me and Keir talked about my fear of being pregnant and he was the most sweetest ever guy ever. He is a gem. How things with you and Lord Thomas?" She asked.
"Well thank you again, I really appreciate them. I'll probably be able to use them before the day is out," she said, referring to the herbs Valeria had brought to her. Sometimes people didn't think that bringing Temperance flowers or plants was a good gift idea, because she had so many already. But she would never be unhappy with the gift of a plant, of any sort. They were always beautiful and useful to her, because it truly was the thought that counted. "Yes, absolutely. That's why I try to show them the respect they deserve. They paved the way for us." She said, agreeing as she sat down.
"Oh, you spoke to him! I'm so happy to hear it, I knew he would understand your fears. You speak so fondly of him, I was sure it would go well." She said, the excitement for her friend showing on her face. "Thomas and I are doing wonderfully, thank you for asking. His injuries are healing quickly and I think soon he'll be back to normal. As you can see," she gestured to the sleeping puppy. "He brought a dog home with him recently. We've named him Artos."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 4, 2022 9:25:16 GMT -5
"Truly, I couldn't of said it better herself." If it wasn't for Hadrian she wouldn't of even considered being a navy officer let alone a chief petty officer. She probably would have been a soldier at most with the mandatory military training that they all go through, but apart from that she might have gone in a completely different direction than what she is on now.
Val laughed softly, "Yeah Keir is a dreamboat to say the least. Seeing the confidence grow since we got married compared to when we first mat on the training field. Keir, he is my land boy." She smiled at her nickname. Valeria looked in the direction of Artos. "He is truly adorable, dogs are just beautiful, loyal animals."
Valeria breathed cannot contain her joy, "Second thing is well the most important thing, me and Keir are expecting a baby and I want you by my side supporting me. Well, i know Keir will be my side, but I would love it you would be by my side?" She asked
She could tell that Valeria was in an especially good mood, and the way she gushed over how perfect her husband was made Temperance continuously smile. It was a pleasure to see two people so in love, and so much so that it felt like it reflected her own feelings toward Thomas. "That's really wonderful, Val," she said, crossing her legs and resting back in her chair. When the woman spoke of Artos, Temperance nodded. "Isn't he? It might have been a surprise that Thomas brought him home, but I can't wait for him to grow up alongside our children, when we have them. So they'll always have another protector besides us."
And the mention of children was topical, as Valeria could barely withhold her excitement. The information burst from her so quickly that it surprised Temperance, but she quickly felt the same excitement for her friend. "Stars and stones, Val! That's wonderful, I'm so happy for you both." She said, sitting up in her chair and reaching over to gently squeeze the woman's shoulder. "I'd love to be there for you and help however I can. It's genuinely an honor to be asked, you can count on me."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 6, 2022 9:00:16 GMT -5
Val smiled softly seeing how Temps talked about thomas it sweet and lovely. "One day soon, I am sure Thomas will ask for your hand in marriage and you will have children of your own." She smiled. Valeria could tell that Temp going to be a wonderful mum just by the way she interacts with her and the way she is towards animals. Plus she will stunning kids.
As soon as Temp agread Val leaned forward and give tempy a hug. "Thank you so much. I am so excited. of course it still early in the pregnacy and all. I already know this baby going to grow up surronded by love, by their grandparents to aunts, uncles and cousin. I've told my dad as of course captain commander, but I don't know if Keir told his family yet."
Temperance laughed at Valeria's words. "As soon as his ribs are healed, you bet he better marry me. We're much too old for all this waiting around." The two were fully committed and there wasn't a doubt in Temperance's mind that they'd be married when it was the right time. But Thomas's injuries were still healing, and they'd had no need to rush. They spent their time together happily regardless, but the more Temperance was surrounded by women who were either trying to get pregnant or were pregnant, the more she wanted children of her own.
She embraced her friend back, rubbing her back and feeling her excitement as if it were seeping through her skin. "I'm excited for you! Early or not, it's a wonderful gift to be given. I have no doubt your child will be well loved and taken care of." She spoke of telling her dad about her pregnancy and thought of her own father, who Temperance knew would be elated when it finally came time for her to give birth. "I'm sure your father was over the moon with excitement, and Keir's family will be as well once you've told them. Another Delaney is always means for celebration."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 10, 2022 15:35:36 GMT -5
"I will be of course looking forward to celebrating your wedding day with the happy couple when that happens." She smiled it was nice to be able to have this sort of talk with somebody. Like she has Kat, but with her she find it harder to talk about the more lovey-dovy stuff. Like she know hers and Fabian's way wasn't the most typical marriage. Like they got married because she fell pregnant with Fabian's kid.
"My dad was happy. I am sure they will be. At the wedding celebrations, Keir's Aunt was given a toast and how she expects children within a year. I guess she got her wish." She laughs softly as she looks down at her belly. She knew they haven't know each other that long but after getting to know Keir over the period they did she knew that she saw a family saw the part of her that she didn't know that she was missing. "Now me and him have the joy of baby planning."
"Oh, would you really come?" Temperance asked happily. It wasn't necessarily unheard of, Nobles coming to the weddings of commoners, but it was rare enough. "I'd love that. I'm sure our ceremony will be rather small but it would be wonderful if you could attend. Though don't feel bad if you can't," she didn't want to put any pressure on Val, especially considering she still had no idea when she and Thomas would get married, but for now knowing that Val wanted to be there was good enough.
"I remember you mentioning that. It's nice that his aunt will be happy, but it's better that you two have managed it on your own terms. That's the best way to do anything," she said, giving Val a little wink. "So, what does the planning start with? Turning one of the rooms into a nursery, of course. Buying up all the toys in Skia, and picking names. Ohhh, it all sounds so exciting."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 10, 2022 16:57:34 GMT -5
Val laugh "Of course I would love to come, that a silly question." She smiled widely for her friend. It nice to see her in love with somebody whom she want to spend the rest of her life with. "I don't care if it tiny or huge, you are my friend. Celebrating your happy day will be amazing because you are happy." She smiled as she place a hand on Temp's should and give it a soft squeeze. She will be there for her friend.
"Yeah we talked about children on the way back and we both want children but agreed it was going to happen when it happen. We agreed it was when we both ready." She explained. If that was within a year or five and it just happens to be within a year instead. She laughs softly with all the question. "we do need to do shopping for new stuff to turn one of the rooms into a nursery. Thankfully though we don't have to do a massive shop as a lot of baby stuff was already brought for wedding gifts. We do need to start thinking of baby names. I got a few girls and boys name in mind. Always nice to have a range because you never know."
It felt like only recently that Temperance had begun making more friends. As if Thomas had brought them all, wrapped up in the whirlwind of his arrival. It hadn't been expected. She'd spent so much time locked away in her greenhouse, in her garden, that she hadn't even thought of making new friends and that had been just fine with her at first. But now that she had friends like Valeria and Gunne, and now that she had Thomas, Berengar, and Artos, she'd never look back on the lonely way she'd been used to living. "I guess it was a silly question, huh?" She smiled. "I just never thought anyone would be coming to my wedding except my closest family. Thomas doesn't have any family of his own, but it'll be nice to have others there as well."
She spoke of how it had all come about, and how they wouldn't have to buy too many toys because a lot had been given to them at their own wedding. That made sense. But it was the baby names that Temperance was more interested in. "Ohh, would you mind telling me some of your ideas? I'd love to know what you're considering naming the baby, whether it be a he or she."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 14, 2022 8:24:05 GMT -5
Val smiled as she take Tempy's hands in hers. "Now you and Thomas got me as like an extended family in a way." She give Temp a smile. She grew up without a mother and she only had Hadrian around. At her wedding most of the guest were of course Keir's family. She really only had Kat and her father on her side. Which made her feel a bit lonely that most of the guest she didn't know. However she was greatful that she had Keir by her side for the whole celebration.
She smiled "Of course, for girls I was thinking Ona, Alice, Primrose or Naomi. For boys I was thinking Logan, Collin, Marko, Idris or Taiwo." She explained. Both Ora and Logan was special names for her and Keir they both represent somebody who they are close to.
She listened intently to the names, nodding as Val listed each one of them. "Oh, all of those girls names are just beautiful," she said, chewing her lip in thought. "I'm partial to Primrose, of course, if only because it's a flower and I love those." She listened to the boys names as well, and once again thought it over. "Taiwo. That's very unique. Where did you hear that one from? Or did you come up with it yourself? I feel I've heard the others. Logan and Idris are both good, strong names."
With those thoughts, she couldn't help but add: "Do you think your children will follow you and Keir and take up positions in the military? Between you, the Captain Commander, and the Delaney family I can't see how the next generation wouldn't serve the royal family in some way."
Post by Valeria Delaney on Oct 23, 2022 15:38:00 GMT -5
"Ora was my mothers name." Val pointed towards the mermaid tail necklace that she always wore. "my uncle who raised me as his own, her brother gave this to me not long after my 18th birthday when he came back from sea. He gave this to my mum as a gift. It the only thing I have of hers." Valeria gets a bit emotional. "Taiwo I heard the name well I was traverling and thought it was a really unique name which I love."
"Well, being a Delaney it kind of expected to follow in the military career. Like I would love if they follow the career another Usher even if it is in blood. Out on the water. However, knowing the dangers I would worry about my baby. no matter how well trained they going to be. I will remember right here, right now. Thinking how precious they are and wanting them to be safe." She smiled. Placing a hand on her stomach,