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 Zarha Sliva on Jan 26, 2023 16:31:16 GMT -5
@torsten
The day she asked Tors on the date, she went shopping for a dress for it. As she doesn't normally wear anything 'nice' most of the clothes she has are suitable for training or her uniform. She can't where her training gear to a date, can she? She possible spent more time hunting for a dress then what most girls her age would normally spend. She possible nervous about this, she never been on a date before, she never even thought that a guy would possible like her back. However here she was about to go out with a guy.
After going in about five shops, she found this black dress that suitable for a lunch date, it complimented her body shape nicely. Not showing to much skin, just enough to highlight her feminine features. She feels like this one was right for her, nothing too over the top but right.
When it was time she headed to the tavern they agreed to meet at, The Violet Cloud. She looked around waiting for him, slightly nervous he wouldn't show up, apart of her was worried about that. After a bit she saw him walking towards her looking as handsome as ever. "Hi." already blushing. "You look handsome!" Her eyes looked down for a moment before her eyes look back up at him.
The day after Zarha's big ask, Tor was pacing the barracks, debating whether or not to wear something he had or buy something new for the plans. Though he hadn't said a word of it to anyone, somehow the guys knew and started teasing him.
"You finally making a move on Zarha?" "You've been staring at her enough!" "It's about time. All work and no play makes Mosse a dull boy."
"Yeah yea, ok, I get it guys. But do I just.. I dunno, wear what I have or get something new? And this Violet place--I'm gonna need to save my money to pay for that won't I?"
After getting conflicting answers which made it no help at all, he figured he'd get a new sweater that he needed anyway. Along the way, he plucked a late growing Chrysanthemum, hoping she would like it.
Well dressed and freshly groomed, he showed up at The Violet Cloud promptly on time. He had no idea what to expect so he swallowed back his nerves and offered up the yellow flower to Zarha. Tor couldn't take his eyes off of the woman in front of him and he gave a small, shy smile, his dimples peeking out.
"Wow, you look.. amazing."
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 26, 2023 17:59:01 GMT -5
Zarha didn't expect flowers a look of surprise nobody ever got her flowers before. She accepted them with a smile on her face as she gave the flowers a smell. "They are beautiful thank you." She love the dimples when he smiled. However when he said that she looked she looked down trying to hold back the blushing. Nobody said that before to her. "thank... Thank you. I.. I never had anybody say I look nice before."
It felt strange, but it felt nice. She never thought she would have a man look at her the way Tors was looking at her. He was was sweet, he seems like the sort of man she would really enjoy spending time with. She wants to get to know him more then just this dedicated, hardworking man that stands in front of her...
She looks towards the violet cloud. "Should we go in?" She asked shyly.
Torsten offered his arm for her to take as they entered the Violet Cloud, and he stood a little taller at having the lovely lady beside him.
"Where would you like to sit? I've never been here, so I don't know the place." He asked Zarha politely. He wished devoutly that he didn't make a fool of himself on this date. This wasn't exactly an every day occurence for him and he was definitely in unknown territory. It was strange and a bit uncomfortable, but the beautiful woman at his side made it all worth it. Tor couldn't take his dark eyes off of her.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 13:54:10 GMT -5
Zarha took his arm resting a hand on his biceps as they walked in. It felt strange having a handsome man by herside. She seems to be walking in with a sense of new confident in her. She feels like there more of a bounce to her steps.
As they walked in, she could feel his eyes on her and she was blushing. She looked around the place seeing where there was the best place to sit. "How about in the corner in the back, seem to be more private and quiet for us two?" Hoping that she keep herself together for him she want to impress him. Her heart was racing.
"That sounds just right Miss Zarha." Tor answered and intended to pull out her chair for her. Then something occurred to him at that odd moment. This woman was about to discover that he was an appetite on legs. Saying he was a ravenous eater was an understatement, but he reasoned-- and hoped-- that she wouldn't be scared off by it, and him.
When they were both seated (if she'd like to seat herself) the tall soldier looked concerned for a bit, but he smiled shyly and forced himself to say something.
"I'm uh... I'm not exactly a dainty eater... I.." he stammered and flushed red to his ears. "Back at the barracks, the guys kinda tease me for being such a literal big eater. It being our first date and it looks like a nice place, I just thought maybe I should warn you."
Torsten tucked his head down, feeling like an oat. That wasn't the most romantic thing to say, but if he didn't warn her, that would ruin the whole thing too.
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 17:44:51 GMT -5
Zarha smiled as Tors pulled out a chair for her, "Thank you." He was being a gentlemen, it was a experience that she never thought that she would have. Growing up, her twin brother would always tell her to not let any man push her around because they are nice to her. To settle no less then a gentlemen. However, she never thought that would happen, so in someway she pushed the idea that anybody would be like this with her.
As she sat down she noticed that he looked a bit concerned she was about to ask when he started to explain. "Torsten I am sorry that the guys bullied you, it was wrong of them to bully you. Plus I will not min, you just have a healthy appetite, that is all." Her hand rested on his lower arm moving her head slightly so she can try to look into his eyes and give him a reassuring smile.
Both eyebrows shot up in surprise at Zarha's comment about bullying and he shook his head no.
"No, not that. They don't bully me about my eating. I really do eat a lot, and kinda fast, so it's just some good natured teasing, that's all." he reassured her. "I don't just have a nice little bit of food. I eat seconds and thirds of large portions, given the option."
Speaking of which, he scanned the room to see the size portions of the people around him and knew he'd be getting thirds for sure.
"I wouldn't say healthy appetite-I'd say ravenous wolf appetite. I've never understood why some people think they need to deprive themselves of food if there's plenty to eat. At least with rations, you know what's yours so it's settled."
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 18:21:31 GMT -5
Zarha sit back and smiled at him. "That's good to hear I would of hated to have to hunt them down for you." She hated bullying like why would anybody in their right head bully somebody. We can't all fit into one persons mold to fit with what a certain person look like or act. If we do then that would be a very boring world to live in.
"True, good thing I like a men with a ravenous wolf inside, speaking of food should we order?" winking as she picked up a manu that was in front of her and started browsing through the list of food, all of which sounds wonderful, Fish soup, Onion soup for starts to something more filling to sweet treats. They was loads to choice from it would be hard for her to pick something to start
Just as he turned from looking at the food sizes, Zarha had smiled at him and he instantly smiled back, his eyes on her pretty little face. She was already pretty, but the smile made her absolutely lovely. For an unknown amount of time, Tor totally forgot about food until she brought it up. Awkwardly he picked up the menu and scanned it, looking for something that would catch his eye. Military food was fine, if bland, but they'd give large portions. But a place like this must have some really good food if they were so stingy with the amount. It made him glad he'd held onto the bonus because he'd splurge on Zarha tonight.
"Onion soup? It's good on a cold night, yeah, that's a good idea. Oh and we'll need something to drink too."
A waitress came over to their table and asked if she could take their orders. She was well dressed and definitely wasn't the usual tavern wench type at all.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 18:53:09 GMT -5
Seeing Tor smile was the cutest thing every, his dimple made him even more attractive. It made her blush slightly at it, her cheeks turning a slight red. She used the manu to hide the blush from Tor. How is he doing that? She placed her free hand on her cheek and try and stop blushing as she looks at the manu. "I was think Onion soup, it sounds amazing right about now. Yeah drinks? Maybe some wine to go with it?"
Zarha doesn't try and drink much however as this was a date, it was a special event for her and she thought a small drink can't hurt her.
Zarha's blush was adorable and the fact that she tried to hide it, made it even more so. Torsten fidgeted with the menu, unsure of what to do with his hands. Remembering the food, he agreed with Zarha and said,
"Two onion soups and a bottle of your best red wine please." Tor smiled at the woman, trying to sound confident with the order, but he wasn't really that much of a drinker. A few ales yes, but wine was usually out of his price range so he didn't have it very often. She smiled back and answered,
"I'll be right back with your drinks sir, miss."
Last Edit: Jan 27, 2023 19:06:30 GMT -5 by Deleted
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 19:12:18 GMT -5
She smiled at the woman who came to ordered at the food, trying to calm her nerves down. Believe that she got this and she believe this. She slowly lowed the manu down the blush was still showing. remembering to try and keep eye contact, looking in his stunning dark eyes making her week at the knees. She could look into his eyes all this time, however conversations.
Looking down slightly trying to think of conversation. "You mentioned you mother the other day. What is she like?" That is a good start bring up something he brought up. Tells them that you listened.
Torsten put down the menu, but he couldn't stop his gaze from staying on Zarha's face. When she brought up his mother, he wasn't sure what to say with such an open ended question.
"My mother? Oh. Well she's strong, honest, determined, smart, hard working, a great soldier and she does charity work in the community. She's a good wife and a great mom. I think that I've always looked up to her, even when I got this tall." He gave a small smile at his own height joke and returned the question, watching Zarha's expression.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 27, 2023 19:32:27 GMT -5
Hearing his joke made her laugh slightly, "She sounds like an amazing woman. Maybe one day I can hopefully meet her?" She was intrigued to meet the woman who raised such a handsome man such as Tor. Plus if she determined, hard-working and strong like Tors said, that she feels like she could get on well with the woman.
When he asked her about her mother she looked down a bit. "She is a free-spirit, a bit wild. Sometimes it hard to keep a track of her to be honest. She tries to make good out of certain out of things." It was hard for her at times with her mum but it is what it is.
She focus on Tors he was amazing. "Do you have any other family members or has it always been you and your mum?"