Master of Craving
“At every turn, she was met with a wide mailed chest and a scowling Saxon. She was permitted freedom in her chamber, the hall, and, under very heavy guard, the courtyard for a stroll. She seemed to be quite an oddity amongst the churls. Each time she stepped outside the hall, they would gather in small groups and stare at her. Several attempts to bribe servants to aide her in her escape were discovered. Her punishment? She was forbidden to speak to all servants save Annis. Arian could not put he...r anger and frustration into words, so volatile was she. She felt like the caged tiger she had once seen when a traveling circus passed through Dinefwr many years ago. The animal paced the small barred cage, growling at any person who ventured too close. Even his master stayed clear of the sharp teeth and claws.
And try as she might to engage the lady of the manor and her sister Lady Brighid in conversation, they tried just as hard to avoid her. ’Twas only at mealtimes they were forced to converse, and she found them most unwilling to offer a word.MoreLess
And try as she might to engage the lady of the manor and her sister Lady Brighid in conversation, they tried just as hard to avoid her. ’Twas only at mealtimes they were forced to converse, and she found them most unwilling to offer a word.MoreLess
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