[rp] Greystoke Castle

Lady_brianna wrote:Giggling at her husband she winks at him.. Sitting on his lap she began to feed him his dinner "The wreath was a gift from Shriekersmom.. I need to send her a note tomorrow thanking her for the kindness." Taking a piece of bread she butters it and gives him a piece serving her love and spoiling him.

pnj wrote:Roh laughed and ate the food so lovingly fed to him. He suddenly started and looked at Bri all suprised..
"I about forgot, there is a party at Richard and Cat's home! We need to get going!"

Lady_brianna wrote:Looking at her husband "Ohhh no , Have them ready the sled and I will get ready to go ."

---fromENDerwydden wrote:Alfred arrives at Greystoke with presents from Derwydden.

A fine pewter drinking chalice for his best friend Roh.



And a fine wine goblet for his beautiful wife Brianna.



And not forgetting the children, some Lebkuchen.

To Roh & Bri,

Wishing you and your family all the best for this festive holiday.

Best Wishes

Derwydden

pnj wrote:Roh looked at the fine gifts from his long-time friend and was very thankful for them. The workmanship was exquisite, he wished he could work the finer metals so well, but he worked with solely iron and steel.

Calling the kids and his wife, Roh wanted to open gifts with the family this Christo's Mass eve like he did when a child. Then they would all go to midnight mass. Sitting on the floor he waited for the troops to join him. Behind him he had a special gift for his wife, beautifully wrapped.

"Kindern, children!! Prinzessin!! Come to the tree!! Time to open gifts!!"

Lady_brianna wrote:The princess and kids were in the Kitchen finding snacks when they heard him call for them. Looking down at the children holding Collen Tightly "Ohh Papa beckons us and did I hear the word presents" she smiles as the girls jump up and down. And the boys ar half way out of the room before she finishes..

Walking to the tree she smiles handing him their newborn son and taking a seat next to him.. "Well it certainly seems that we have spoilt our children... Ohh where did those beautiful cups come from?"

pnj wrote:"They came from Derwydden, my dear." Roh opens the lebkuchen and hands each of the children one. "Be sure, my little lovelies, to thank Uncle Derwydden for the sweets."

The kids bounce around eating their sweets calling out for the gifts. Setting the girls down, he says, "For you Aiyanna and Anastasia, to share and play with together." Roh sets a large package down for them to open. As the wrapping is removed, Ana trying to put the ribbon in her hair, the gift is revealed.


Roh hands Brianna a package, "This is for Collen, will you help him open it?" The gift is revealed, and Roh laughs, "I found it in a shop in Scotland last I was there on diplomacy. A Scot badger, may our son be as protective and fierce." Roh smiles at his wife and leans up to kiss her cheek.


"Ahh yes, my other boys. Here you go!" Roh hands three of four packages over to them, "I want to open one too!!" Roh laughs and rips into the wrappings like a kid himself.

Lady_brianna wrote:Giggling as the kids open their packages for Christmas she hands the girls another gift the girls rip open the package to find matching sets of brushes for their hair.



Pointing to Otto she smiles as he and several severants wheel out rocking horses for the boys to practice their riding on .



Reaching behind the tree she pulls out a several other presents laying them beside her she gives on of them to collen "Here you go baby this is to snuggle and love on when you aren't feeling fierce and brave." she chuckles and helps him with the paper.




Kissing her husband on his cheek she smiles "Well the seem quit happy.. The boys will be over runnning the girls castle with soldiers I can tell already.. And you mein prinz are you ready for your gift?

pnj wrote:Roh smiles, watching their children play with the new toys. He is a happy papa. The gift of seeing the children happy more than enough for him.
"Oh, a gift for me? We were supposed to get gifts for each other as well?" Roh teased, leaning back to hide the gift box with Brianna's name on it a little more.

Lady_brianna wrote:She giggles at him "You do remember who you are married to right? " grinning mischievously back at him.. She hands him his packages three of them.. "These are all clues to your real present " she knew he was messing with her but she could mess back an innoent grin spread across her face and Collen Coo's in her arm sucking on the teddy's ear.

pnj wrote:Roh raises a brow and can't help but laugh.
"Who am I married to? Just the lovliest woman in the world." Roh leans up and kisses his wife, handing her the box that was his gift to her.

He watched her as she unwrapped hers and opened his three, "Let's see what these three clues are."

Note: opening the box, Brianna sees this...

Lady_brianna wrote:Opening the box her mouth drops at teh beauty of the necklace tackling him and kissing him madly "It seems you do know who you are married to my darling husband." She giggles and watches him unwrap his presents

The First one:


Second:


Third:

pnj wrote:Roh looks over the three gifts, loving all of them, especially the horse heads in relief in silver. He draws a blank though, not being able to connect the dots.
Embracing his wife, he kissed her cheek.
"You have me stumped, my dear."

Lady_brianna wrote:She smiles savoring the kisses as their children pile on the two of them kissing their mamma and papa "Well the Decanters can be used, the horse drawn carriage is to pull us, and the watch symbolizes time for just us.. Putting them together I have arranged for a us to have a long weekend in a cabin up north a bit... It is on room with a fire much for us to drink, eat, and just enough time for you and I." she giggles and kisses the babies each on of them.

pnj wrote:A big smile appears on Roh's face.
"A weekend away, secluded, alone.. no kids.. just us." Roh laughs and hugs Brianna tightly, giving her kisses on the cheeks. He then joins in giving all the kids hugs and kisses.

It was a beautiful Christo's Mass indeed.

Lady_brianna wrote:"Yes dear just us no kids, no servants, just the two of us snuggled up watching the fire and the snow." she curled into his arms and kisses his cheek.

Lady_brianna wrote:Her eyes rolled over the paperwork again giving a sigh she looks out the window and then returns to her work. Ingrid enters the room bringing a tray of food and drink for her and sitting them down on the table.. Smiling at the lady she nods in the direction of the drink and watches her pour her a glass..

Taking the glass from the woman "Thank you Ingrid you always seem to know just what I need and when.. You probably know me better than I do since you practically raised me." She watches as the woman chuckles and nods..

Looking back down at her papers her ears catch a noise not sure what it was but almost sounding like a crash. She looks up "What was that?"

Turning to her mistress "Your highness it seems that the children are in a most rebellious mood right now. And they just don't seem to be minding today. It is from being cooped up so much from the cold."

Standing from her desk she marches out of her office and down the hall towards the Nursery throwing back the door and looking around the room.. The boys were running after each other with their swords and hitting on another,, The girls seemed to have found something to drawn on the walls with.. Another loud crash comes as Kennon whacks a lap with his sword.. Looking over in the corner Gretchen and Berta looked exhausted while little Collen seemed to be crying from the noises...

Walked to Collen she takes him and gives him a kiss "Please take him from the room ladies if you would. All three of you are dismissed for a few minutes" she watches as they ladies.

Turning to her children with her brows raised her voice echoing across the room in a stern demanding tone, "KEAGON ALEIRON, KEIRON BRODERICK, ANATASIA & AIYANNA & CALWIN DONT MOVE A MUSCLE." The children stopped hearing their mothers voice as never before the boys eyes widened and the girls lips quivered.

"You will Behave ourselves this is not how you should be acting.. IF I see you hit one more person with those swords I am going to use them as firewood. And young ladies you will draw on that paper that Gretchen gave you not on my walls.. And if I HEAR ONE MORE CRASH IM GOING TO GET YOUR FATHER!!

Taking a deep breath she looks across the room "Do you understand me ? the babies shook their heads still amused at the look their mother was giving them " Now back to playing so mommy can finish her work and be good or I will come back

pnj wrote:While downstairs in the receiving room, getting something he had left there, he hears the raised voice of his wife.
Going near the staircase, he listens and hears the threat of 'get your daddy'. Roh looks upwards and prays there isn't any more crashes. Seeing Otto, he motions to him and sets him down in the room.

"Otto, you have served me loyally since that night we had to flee Prusse. You made sure I was raised properly, remembering my roots, heritage and family. You served my father before that. You are more than a servant, you have been a friend."
Roh looked at Otto.... and handed him a sack of coin..
"I want you Otto to have this, retire to the home in Caverswall and be comfortable, enjoying your time as you would like to. You have more than ten-fold earned this pittance. But my loyal and trusted Otto, it is time you took your rest, the kids run you ragged, and the cold damp of these lowlands isn't doing your bones any good. I have arranged for your safe conduct to Caverswall upon the morrow, and by carriage."

Otto sat there and listened, his aged eyes welled up and he simply nodded. He didn't want to leave, but knew Rohannon was right. It was time for him to retire.

Lady_brianna wrote:Leaving the Nursery she motioned for the nannies to go back in the room as she made her way down stairs. Hearing her husbands voice she listens to him speak to otto her heart melts knowing how hard it will be for him to let the man go.. But also a smile crosses her face at what a good man her husband is to have been so nice to him..

Making her way into the room she smiles catching a small tear come from Otto's face.. "The Sun is so bright today looking out the windows made mine water so .."


Looking at her husband she gives him a wink kissing his cheek. "
Otto you are a good man sir if we could only school men to be as faithful, caring and loving then this world would be a much better place."

pnj wrote:"Ja, is bright, vit de snow shine too." Otto replied, with a soft smile across his wrinkled face. He forgot how many years had passed since he was born, figured it was near fifty.
"You both have been sehr gut to me, danke. I vill miss de kindern. Ja, Caversvall vill be gut fur me."

Otto got up slowly and gave a bow, excusing himself to his quarters to get ready for the trip. Roh reached for his wife's hand and gently squeezed it.
"So the children are being a little too wild lately? It seems your last warning has them subdued for the moment." Roh smirked and loosening his wife's hand went to pour a drink. "Want one? Oh, yes have you heard of the talk in the House of Lords? Interesting thought there, actually moving the House of Lords to the Parliamentary buildings, that is if the House there agrees as well. Stands to reason in my opinion."

Lady_brianna wrote:"Aye your children are being quit the boisterous bunch today indeed. Please I would love one ." she walks over to the window looking out.

"Yes I have heard bits and pisses as I was passing but i heard some that were not liking the idea either. Plus what rumours I have heard.. Please do fill me in what has happened fully that I have missed dear. Walking back over to him she takes a glass from him and takes a seat.

pnj wrote:Taking sip, he relaxes back and says,
"Quite simple, just a vote on whether the membership of the House of Lords is acceptable to the idea. Which really, if and when brought up in the other House, is not accepted, no move. I hope they do pass it. Would be a great boon I think.

As it is, many people are of the mind that House of Lords does nothing of import. But a great many good ideas are discussed there for the benefit of the kingdom as a whole. To share the same legislative area, even though not gaining anything as per power, still being merely advisory, would be conducive to the free exchange of these ideas."

Roh smiles and takes another sip of wine. "So what wonderful things have you been doing? I see the ink smudges on your hands."

Lady_brianna wrote:"Just looking as some things some of the councilors brought forward and some of the idea.. Making notes and such you know how my mind forgets things easily espically with the craziness of the house at times. I do hope that the change in the HoL will bring forward some much need change.. Also, it seems your charter is going well in parliment dear I am very proud of you on that lots of people have contributed to build on it and make it where it will be a great step for the country." she takes a drink and looks down letting out a sigh.

Tasite wrote:A couple of travelers , covered against the cold winter chill, are seen coming up the path towards Castle Greystoke. Riding up to the anterior of the estate Tasite and Elson draw reins on their horses... Elson quickly dismounts... walking over to Tasite he extended his hand, as she dismounts.

Taken a few deep breath of the fresh chill air hoping it would easy her stomach.. She lovely looks at Elson who seem to look colorless.. Honey I hope your not catching what I might have. Touching his face and head she smiles loving but worries about him.

Stepping to the door Elson knock, as she looks around in amazement, she couldn't believe how exquisite the castle was. Turning her gaze back to him... a rather lovely place don't you think so dear.

Lady_brianna wrote:Hearing the door a young page goes the door and opens the door "Lord and Lady Ming please do come in the Princess and Lord Rohannon have been expecting you.,, Please come to the parlour and warm your bones it is cold outside.." escorting the couple to the parlour the young boy bows as a maid rushes in with a tray off tea "M'lord and Lady our lord and lady have been alerted to your arrival they will be joining you soon. IS there anything I may get for you to make you more comfortable till we can get your things to your rooms?"