(Written)

[tylendel]

What has brought you the greatest joy in your life? Since my dearest dream is about to be realized, I wanted to celebrate other joys. They needn't be impressive or grandiose. Believe me, I know how important small comforts can be.

(Good food, a warm hearth and a comfortable bed are not always something a Herald can count on.)

My greatest joy is my Ashke Vanyel Ashkevron. He is older, wiser and more powerful than me and I'm damn proud to call him mine. We will be having a ceremony - whether Van likes it or not - and he will have to cope with me singing his praises.

Loudly.

And with my noblest vernacular. I am technically a Lord!

Comments

[dog_eat_dog]

The fact that everyone is always so "joyous" here weirds the hell out of me, personally. I don't have a dearest dream, and I'm pretty sure my "greatest joy" is just a major killjoy for the rest of you. You're all on drugs.

written;

[peacockherald]

I am glad I have been given forewarning on that count. I can properly prepare myself to be lauded by my love. I shall work to keep from blushing overly much!

written;

[reiks]

Any celebration is certainly cause for singing praises, whether to the dismay of those being celebrated or not. Tis part of an ancient, grand old rule, I wager.

[tylendel]

What sort of world did you live in before you came here?

written;

[tylendel]

I would rather you not stop yourself from blushing. It's a fetching look for you.

written;

[tylendel]

You sound like you would know better than I would. (He comes from a noble background, so partying is rather...dull.) I hope everyone has a good time at our ceremony. That would mean a great deal to Van and I.

[reiks]

I am familiar, but I am also unfortunately a dreadful singer myself. I leave it to the more capable parties, even if they can be dreadfully dull.

No doubt yours will be a ceremony worth a thousand praises. You certainly seem excited for it.

[tylendel]

A song sung by one who is not a Bard can be worth far more if it comes from the singer's heart. (He had told Van something like that when his lover had failed to become a Bard.) Talent is nice, but intent is necessary.

We have every reason to be excited. In our world, I've traveled to the Havens and Vanyel must live without me.

[reiks]

You would change your opinion on that immediately if you'd heard my incredibly poor attempts at it.

[ and wow that suddenly took a sad turn. aw :c ] If one has been given a second chance, then it is better to see it wisely spent.

Re: written;

[peacockherald]

Only you might think so, my love.

[dog_eat_dog]

A shitty one.

[tylendel]

Sorry to hear it. I hope you find happiness here.

written;

[tylendel]

I doubt that. Other people have eyes too.

[tylendel]

I'm fairly stubborn, but you're welcome to put that to the test! (No, seriously, he is that stubborn.)

Spending as much time with him as possible seems like a wise use of my time.

But I have learned where I made mistakes.

Re: written;

[peacockherald]

Sometimes I forget how sweet you are with flattering words.

written;

[tylendel]

I had to hold my tongue for so long.

Re: written;

[peacockherald]

It is amazing you did. Even Aunt Savil thought so.

written;

[tylendel]

She knew what I had endured before. She was afraid you would do the same thing to me.

Re: written;

[peacockherald]

I could never imagine doing that to you, my love. But yes, I can see her worry. Whomever it was that did that to you before me... well, he should be glad I never found out his name.