|
Post by Flax on Jun 6, 2008 15:23:28 GMT -5
Anna produced a practiced smile for the sergeant in front of her.
"A pleasure, Iakovos. You must also be wondering why I am here?."
|
|
|
Post by YLC on Jun 6, 2008 19:18:39 GMT -5
Iakovos smiles warmly. "Indeed. Why have you come to the humble headquarters of the Order? I would hazard that it is not for literary enlightenment, our library is still quite small, and I am sure you have read most of them. I of course have been through all of the books, so if you if have any interests, I can easily find it for you."
|
|
|
Post by Flax on Jun 6, 2008 19:35:36 GMT -5
"I wished to meet for myself the brave men who will join Makedonios on his expedition to retake Antioch, for the Empire and my father." She gave a sidelong glance at the whole of the library. "As for your library, even in a haystack it is possible to find a gem." To emphasize her point, she nodded at the text she held while finishing her last sentence.
|
|
|
Post by YLC on Jun 6, 2008 20:23:15 GMT -5
Iakovos peered at the book Anna held. "Is that the Cypria? A treasure indeed, although not comparable to some of the things the Imperial Library has. I have not read deeply into the Cypria as of yet, I reserve such works until I have time for myself." Iakovos turns to Makedonios. "Grandmaster? I have the plans for the church ready, and we have the workers. With the money we will receive, we can begin construction immediately."
|
|
|
Post by Privateerkev on Jun 6, 2008 20:45:19 GMT -5
Makedonios looked pleased at the news.
"Good good. All we need then is for the Emperor to approve of the project. As for the Cypria, I'm afraid we just have a page or two. It is pretty hard to find from what I hear."
Turning to Anna, he explained, "I'm letting Iakovos administer the castle. He has a better head for this stuff than I. One must not be too proud to delegate." With that, Makedonios smiled while a little embarrassed.
|
|
|
Post by Flax on Jun 6, 2008 23:11:38 GMT -5
Anna nodded dismissively, she cared little for archetural planning. Handing back the fragment of text back to Makedonios, she queried him politely.
"I would believe the deipmon* is ready, will your sergeants be joining us Makedonios? I will share my examinations of this text with you over a hearty meal. "
OOC: *Evening meal
|
|
|
Post by Privateerkev on Jun 6, 2008 23:27:51 GMT -5
Unflappable as always, Makedonios replied calmly,
"You'll have to forgive everyone. They're all busy planning for the campaign. I've arranged for it to just be the two of us."
He stepped aside and waved gently with his hand towards the door.
"Shall we?"
|
|
|
Post by Flax on Jun 6, 2008 23:55:33 GMT -5
Anna nodded once more and headed for the door, easily finding her way to the dining room.
|
|
|
Post by Privateerkev on Jun 7, 2008 0:08:04 GMT -5
By the time they had gotten back to the great hall, everything was ready. One table had been prepared for two. An array of seafood was laid out along with a plate of Cyprian cheese.
Makedonios pulled a chair out. "Your Highness." Anna sat down and he walked around to his side.
"I didn't know what you liked so I had a bit of everything made up. There is a good assortment of seafood. Calamari, Octopus, and sea bass. I was able to get steak over here in case you don't like seafood. The local cheese, Halloumi, is a delicacy around these parts. And of course there are vegetables. I apologize at the lack of fruit. We have a hard time bringing it in and it is too expensive for people on the island to afford. Also I hope you like mint, we tend to flavor everything with it. If not, I made sure one of everything was made without it."
"Oh yes, for a drink, we have tea, both minted and without. Water of course. We don't have any wine. None of us drink."
|
|
|
Post by Flax on Jun 7, 2008 0:46:41 GMT -5
Anna gave him a genuine smile of appreciation.
"You've thought of everything it seems."
Glancing at the various foods assembled she wondered at which she would taste first. She eyed the calamari and octopus with interest, before focusing on the cheese.
"I'll simply have water. Will you lead us in prayer before the meal?"
|
|
|
Post by Privateerkev on Jun 7, 2008 8:59:42 GMT -5
"I'd be honored."
Both bow their heads and Makedonios leads them in a short thanks to the Lord for their bounty.
|
|
|
Post by Flax on Jun 7, 2008 11:55:30 GMT -5
The prayer over, Anna eyed the assembled food as a famished predator. Quickly she made her choice, waiting for Makedonios to serve her.
"I'll have some of the octopus and that cheese you said was a specific food of this island." Pausing, she changed subject. "The text you showed me was a fascinating read, although I am as of yet unsure if it is authentic or not, something in the style of writing is off. If I have the opportunity, I will most certainly study it further."
(OOC: I'd day after your reply we can fade to black, unless you want to ask her something to which I should reply.)
|
|
|
Post by Privateerkev on Jun 7, 2008 19:12:42 GMT -5
Makedonios served food onto Anna's plate as he asked her what it was that was fascinating about that particular document. He enjoyed the chance to talk to her about something that had nothing to do with politics or the Senate.
OCC: I say we end it right here. If Rowan sends his piece in, we can put it in the beginning of part 2. If Bananabob write something about him being in the library, we can put it in later. We can certainly wait a day or two to post the story.
|
|