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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05.26.2023
2 month character creation hold for all existing members begins 6/5/2023. Ended 8/5/2023.
10.29.2023
Change in how times flows. Was 4 IC seasons, now only 2 IC seasons per 1 OOC year.
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Tor looked up from his plate at Zarha's soft voice and something tugged at him. She didn't mind his eating so much! He nodded at her offer of potatoes, happy to take the food and then cut a slice of his roast beef in exchange.
"Thank you. Did you want a bite of the roast beef? It's really tender."
This had to be the first time he could ever remember stopping in the middle of eating for anything or anyone. But then again, this was Zarha sitting in front of him.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 14:58:27 GMT -5
When he offered her some of his beef, she looked at him a bit shocked but in aww of this man. Here a man who love his food willing to share his food with him. She place a few of her potatoes on his plate. "Only if you want to, you love your food." She smiled.
Her face was soft just willing to share with him, this was the first time she was willing to share anything outside her family and it was Tor been so kind and sweet to her.
Between the great food and Zarha's sweet smile, Tor didn't thnk he could ever ask for a better moment than right now. With an imprending war, increased training, sudden promotions and crowded barracks, Torsten had this one perfect moment. He smiled hugely at her, unable to contain how happy he was. it was a brief shining moment-to be swfitly followed by him wolfing down the potatoes, clearing his first plate, and grabbing the 2nd full meal to dig in to. Again, he drank down the wine like water, not really thinking about it and went back to his ravenous eating.
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 15:11:40 GMT -5
Zarha smiling as she watched slightly at this moment they were having thinking about how perfect he was. How can a man like him just be wonderful. She went back to her meal enjoying the flavours that hit her taste buds filling her stomach. She possible was taking it slower then she should to make sure it look like she was waiting for him. She wanted for them to finish their meals at the same time.
Clearing the second plate, he piled the third meal on top of them and devoured it quickly. He drank down the wine and noticed that things seemed a little softer and not quite so sharp looking. Torsten finally slowed down as he finished the last two bites and sighed happily. A full stomach, a pretty woman to share the meal with him and not a care in the world. His dark eyes watched her eat as she was obviously enjoying her meal, and he was glad. He hadn't touched any of his bonus money and so now he could spend it tonight, on a great moment like this. His dark brown eyes lingered on Zarha and he couldn't stop smiling.
"That had to be one of the best meals I've ever had. How's yours?"
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 15:26:45 GMT -5
Zarha was embracing this moment the time they was spending with each other. As Tors was finished his left two bites, Zarha finished the odd few bits that still remind on her face. Using her napkin she wiped her lips clean. When he asked her if she enjoyed her meal she looked at him with sparkle in her eyes, "With you around, everything taste amazing." The food still amazing but she heard that things are better with great company.
Normally he would've blushed at her compliment, but he was beginning to feel the wine's effects loosening him up and making him relax. Tor watched her waiting to finish eating for him and it only emphasized her kindness. In a military world, that sort of attention to kindness and compassion were so rare. She was unique and he coudln't help but tell her so.
He reached out a large hand to take Zarha's and said,
"You are the most compassionate and kindest person I've ever met. I can't believe you're really here with me right now. Do you have any idea how special you are Zarha?"
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 15:43:29 GMT -5
When he took her hand in his she used her free hand to cup his hand in hers. It was relaxing, warm, calming, strong. Her heart rate has calmed since the date have started. Her eyes was saying how happy she was right here in this moment with him as she smiled at his compliment. Special? nobody called her special, maybe a special pain the backside, but it feels like this was a different sort of special.
"I feel like this is a dream right not, you the first person to call me special, you are special to me Tors."
"No one?" he asked in surprise. "You're the first and only person I've met so far at the barracks that's been this kind, and I mean that." He let go of one of her hands and reached over to gently push back a strand of hair from her face.
"I like your unique perspective. Very much." Torsten knew now that he must be feeling the wine if he was saying all his thoughts out loud like that. But at the moment, he didn't really care. Zarha was the one he wanted to focus on and if she knew what he was feeling, that was all right by him.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 15:59:46 GMT -5
"Maybe they haven't got to know you the way I have." When he moved a strained behind her ear she leans her face softly in his hands. closing her eyes softly feeling the heat from his hands. Her face feels tiny in comparison to his big hands. She doesn't care. She fells like she doesn't have to pretend to be something she is not in front of him. She can be real, she can be herself.
"I like how honest you are, so straight forwards. Very much" She opens her eyes to look back at him as she spoke.
Martha came back with a selection of amazing different desserts, unsure of exactly what she would like. But when the tall man had ordered the most expensive wine, she knew that he could easily pay for whatever they had that night. There was Banoffee pie, apple crumble, raspberry and custard tarts, Strawberry Fool, a Lemon Drizzle Cake and a large chunk of sponge cake with creme and marizpan layers.
Torsten was ready to glare at the interruption but the food was definitely worth it. He saw the look on Zarha's face and had a strong feeling that the sweets were her favorite course.
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 16:18:35 GMT -5
When the dessert come across and there was a selection to choose from, she looked between Tors and the pudding in front of her and she was about to say sorry for what he was about to see, but pudding!!!!!!! She pulled the one closest to her closest to her which was the Banoffee pie and she just tucked in without thinking about.
Both the waitress and Torsten grinned widely at Zarha's response, pleased with her reaction. The waitress left and Tor watched Zarha's joy in so much pud at all once. No wonder she didn't mind his eating! She was like that with her favorite course, so he was happy for her. With a chuckle, he set to work on his sponge cake and sat back to watch her loving the sweets so much. He supposed it made sense that the sweetest person he knew, would like sweets so much.
Licking the crumbs from it, he pushed aside his empty plate. Tor moved one of the puds closer to her, glad to see how much she was enjoying herself.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 16:35:23 GMT -5
Hearing Tors chuckle she look up at him with a smile in her eyes as she carried on eating the pudding that was in front of her. Yes she has a sweet tooth, she had a sweet tooth for ages. It is one of my favorite meal, even though it was one she doesn't enjoy as often as she would like, so for her this was a treat her her. Seeing as Tors pushing another one closer to her, "Thank you." letting out another laugh. It was the Apple crumble covered in a warm custard. She takes a bite as she relax under the taste. "I am like a child when there pudding involved." confessing to it, it was like a sin how good pudding are some times.
Torsten laughed aloud at her confession, utterly charmed by her reactions. "Nothing wrong with liking your pud. I like pretty much any cake so it's fine with me."
Zarha's smile was delighted as she bit into the apple crumble with custard and he thought she was adorable with her enthusiasm. He liked his food , so why shouldn't she do the same? That and he was heartily glad that someone else enjoyed things as much as he did.
"Yea they're much better than rations for sure! So if that's a sin, then oh well--it's a delicious sin, right?"
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