The Black Knight's slave

[TexasKnight]

The evil Black Knight stood on the ramparts of his newly conquered castle, gazing out at his new fields, thinking about a certain new slave. A woman by the name of Liliana. Her beauty captivated, and he knew that he wanted her the instant he saw her. He motions to a slave standing nearby.
"You, go get the woman named Liliana and bring her to my chambers. And have her freshen up first."

The slave bows and goes to do as he's told, and he goes to his chambers to get ready.

ooc: would love it if one of you gals would play Liliana. You can decide how old she is and what she looks like.

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

I was beckoned from my place by a repulsive man. He dragged me by the arm to a room and told me to wash up and put on the clothing laid aside. I rubbed my arm, my delicate creamy skin would undoubtedly show a bruise by tomorrow. I refused when he threatened to do it for me. My chin lowered a bit and when his arm approached me I bite his hand. He howled and I finally said I could bathe myself, and that I would not do so for his viewing pleasure. He growled and turned away. I quickly shed my garment and slide into the warm bath. I shivered at the thought of what I was being prepared for. My husband had died defending my honor. I blinked away tears at the memory, I had passed my 22 birthday and hadn't been able to give my husband a child. Not that we hadn't tried, I hummed at the memory washing my ebony hair. I finished and snuck out of tub and put on the simple garment laid out for me. The thin dress clung to my wet skin, the soft blue color showing off my soft creamy skin. I picked up a towel and patted my hair dry. My guard scowled, saying I had taken enough time and yanked me out dragging me to a distant part of castle. I was tossed into an elaborate bedroom and he left.

I took in a deep breath as I took in the elaborate surroundings, the huge lush bed. I pulled back not wanting to think. I bite my lip and began figuring out how to close myself off from what was undoubtedly to come.


OOC if you don't like this let me know.

 

[TexasKnight]

ooc: that's fine. that's good.

ic: Turning, Josef((That's me)) sees that Liliana has entered.

"Ah, welcome my dear. I am glad you are here. Please, come and sit. Dine with me." He gestures to a table, on which is set a variety of foods, from wild boar, venison, and roast chicken, to a bowl of sweet, succulent fruits. He goes and pours her a goblet of wine and offers it to her. "You have nothing to fear from me, I've no wish to harm a beauty like you.

 

[intriguess]

Liliana

I hesitated and slowly moved to the food. I had never seen such an assortment of food. I was timid in eating something, but I was hungry. We ate well enough as slaves but I had lost my appetite since my husbands death. I felt like a mouse being watched by a hungry cat as I nibbled on a piece of cheese. Even though he said not to fear him I still was wary of him.

 

[TexasKnight]

Sitting down, I start to eat and drink as well.

"So, you were the wife of the lord of this castle, am i correct?"

 

[intriguess]

Liliana

I nearly choked on my food and tried not to laugh, "No, my husband was," I pause thinking of him, "a simple farmer. The Lord of this castle was nearing 40, with more mistress's than children." I bit my lip, I hadn't seen the children I wondered if they had been killed. "He was lucky, he died fighting for what he loved. It would kill him to see the farm destroyed."

 

[TexasKnight]

"Oh, that's too bad. Did you have any children?"

 

[intriguess]

Liliana

"no, we don't," I pause slightly, "we didn't have that blessing." I bite my lower lip, wondering again why I'm here. My appetite has left me and I sit on the only free chair feeling very small twisting my fingers together in my lap.

 

[TexasKnight]

"Oh, I'm sorry. That was rude of me to ask, and I humbly apologize."

 

[intriguess]

Liliana

"He could have left me for being barren, but he didn't. I kept hoping," my fingers slide across my tummy. "That it would happen, but after 4 years even I began to doubt. After 6 I finally accepted not having children. I was happy enough to be with him," I stand up pausing, "and now I do not even have that pleasure."

"It's not your fault I'm childless so don't apologize, or feel pity for me. My sisters in law have done that enough with their brood of children."

I pace restless, "Why am I here?"

 

[TexasKnight]

"Well, if I must be honest, I was intrigued when I first saw you, and captivated by your beauty."

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

"I do not know what to say," I move to the only window and glance out at the land. "I guess I'm not used to such attention."

 

[TexasKnight]

"Why not? Didn't your husband ever pay attention to you?"

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

"it's different with him," I pause and turn away from the window. "Every thing he did told me how much he loved me. It was more than just words. It was flowers on a rainy day. A scarf I admired when we walked through market place. It was a kiss for no reason. It was sharing a bath," I pause a tear rolling down my cheek. "He was my whole world."

 

[TexasKnight]

Getting up, he walks over to where she's standing and puts a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry. I wish now that i hadn't killed him, and not caused you all this grief."

 

[intriguess]

Liliana

"you personally didn't kill him," she shrugged off his hand. "it's in the past, I shall endeavor to move on. He would want me to be happy."
"Have you ever lost someone you cared about?"

 

[TexasKnight]

"Yes...long ago. Bandits took my parents when I was just a little boy, and I grew up alone. I suppose that's why I'm who I am today."

 

[intriguess]

lilianna

"that's very sad." I walk across the room and sit again. "So what shall we talk about?" I pick up an apple and munch on it, pondering my fate.

 

[TexasKnight]

Sitting back down, he picks up his goblet and sips at his wine. "Well, tell me about yourself. Did you grow up here?"

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

"I grew up in a village not far from here. It was a peaceful life. It's where I met my husband." I blink away a memory, "My father and his family are farmers and my mother's father was a blacksmith. My brother is also a blacksmith. My mother passed away when I was a child. My grandmother's used to have to fit to get me into a dress." I smile at the image of my childhood. "I had a fairly secure and happy childhood. Since you took over this estate I haven't been able to see my family."

"I met Roberto at my grandfather's smithy, I don't recal what he wanted fixed. I was getting into mischief as usual. I think grandpa was letting me make a mold for a pin I designed. I suppose he doted on me as he missed my mother." I sighed and stood again.

"I'm guessing your childhood was less than ideal?"

 

[TexasKnight]

"No, not exactly. As I said, my parents were killed by bandis when I was young. I can't even remember them. I do remember that my mother was very beautiful, and that my father loved her very much. After they were killed, I was left to fend for myself, because I knew of no other family. So, I wandered the streets, begging for food or money until I became old enough to be able to steal what I needed. I was doing good for myself, until I got caught. I was given a choice: join the army and help fight in the war, or rot in prison for 20 years. I chose the war. I found that I was very good at killing my enemies, and I rose in position until I was a leader of my own group. I fought until the war was over, and we were victorious. For my valor and bravery, I was knighted. I took that oppurtunity to dispatch myself from my lord and search for teh bandits who killed my parents."

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

"So did you ever find them?" I glance into his eyes trying to imagine such a hard and lonely life.

 

[TexasKnight]

"Yes, and I got my revenge, but, I still felt empty inside."

 

[intriguess]

Lilianna

"so what do you plan to do now?" I tried to smile but failed. his eyes held something I didn't understand and again I wondered what I was doing in his bed chambers instead of the dining hall or private library or something.

 

[TexasKnight]

"I don't quite know, but enough questions. Please, eat. Eat as much as you want." He walks back to the table and sits.