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[the_lioness]

*Alanna enters, her manner oddly hesitant. She heads straight for the bar and sits down, looking alternately annoyed and unsure of herself. Once seated, she removes her long burnoose. Underneath she is wearing a soft lilac wool dress. Her face coloring, she orders a coffee and looks around. She spies Thom and Sario sitting a few feet away. Biting her lip, she waves and turns back to her coffee.*

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Separate continuity yay!

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

*snickers*

Re: Separate continuity yay!

[the_lioness]

*Alanna hears her brother snickering but steadfastly refuses to glance in his direction. However, her face and neck are starting to turn quite fuchsia with both anger and embarrassment. She stares straight ahead and sips her coffee. She is especially mortified that Sario is with Thom.*

Re: Separate continuity yay!

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

Lady Alanna tonight, is it?

Re: Separate continuity yay!

[the_lioness]

*She grits her teeth and focuses on the newcomer, but can't resist one jab*

*mouths* I am going to dunk you in the lake and hang you out to dry.

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

*laughs*

Whatever you like, Lady.

[the_lioness]

*She turns back around and sneers. She looks like she's about to punch the bar*

*mutters* Not NOW, Thom. Feel free to taunt me at length later. You know, once I get used to the skirts again and can properly trounce you. *grins somewhat madly*

By the way... make sure you show Sario your sketch. *smiles serenely*

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

I shall be sure to do so, milady.

[the_lioness]

*eyes narrow* Humph. Be sure to explain how you mucked up the ears.

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

Anything for you, lady. *bows*

[the_lioness]

*smirks* Thom, you bowed! To me, your less gifted although no less resourceful sister! Be careful your spine doesn't stick in that position. I imagine it's not one you are familiar with.

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

Is it so bad of me not to bend over for just anyone?

[the_lioness]

*nods* Brother, I'm speechless at your obvious regard. I'm sure you would only bow so low for those you truly admire and respect. For example, *pauses* Roger. Before the events surrounding his resurrection, of course, when he was simply a well respected sorcerer and not yet a traitor. *thinks* Yes, I remember how low you bowed to Roger.

[neosso-irrado.livejournal.com]

[ooc: Low blow...poor Thom, getting pestered about Roger from both Sario AND Alanna...do continue *grins*]

[the_lioness]

[OOC: *taps fingers together with evil glee* Yes, poor Thom. He is so maligned. Woe. :D]

[giftedthom.livejournal.com]

Ah, but so have you, Sister Mine.

[suchanicesuit.livejournal.com]

Hello, care for a drink?

[the_lioness]

*Turning her back on her now cackling brother, Alanna regards the stranger.*

Actually, I think I would love one. Perhaps some wine? My name is Alanna of Trebond. And your name, sir?

[suchanicesuit.livejournal.com]

Of course Ms Alanna of Trebond, red or white? Or I've heard the Atlantean is wonderful. But how rude of me, I haven't introduced myself. A thousand pardons, dear lady. *bows gracefully, shooting a dazzling grin at her as he straightens up* Tristan Oak at your service.

[the_lioness]

*She smiles at the man's easy charm. Her eyes softening, she chuckles as she realizes how close she came to returning the young man's bow. The thought of attempting a full court bow in a dress makes her chuckle.*

Tristan. That's a fine name. I think I will try the white this evening, although in my land you rarely get a choice in wine color. *looks around* One of the great mysteries of Milliway's, I presume. Where are you from Tristan?

[suchanicesuit.livejournal.com]

Why thank you, I chose it myself. *laughs before turning to the bar* A glass of your finest white Burgundy if you would, Bar. *handing the drink over in as gallant a pose as he can muster* So, where is this land of few wine shades? I've visited a fair share of worlds, and I can't say I've ever come across one with that characteristic.

[the_lioness]

*notices that he evades her question but is entirely too charmed to care. Thom's reaction to seeing her in a dress is still grating on her nerves*

*laughs* I am from Tortall, Tristan. Although I'm not sure how its location would relate to your world, it lies on the coast between Scanra, Tusaine and Tyra. Trebond is in the North, not terribly far from the capital city of Corus. Truthfully, I've spent more time in Corus than in my family's lands. I'm a Knight of the Realm and thus have trained at the King's castle since my tenth year.

*takes a taste of her wine and smiles* That is remarkably tasty. Yes, our wine is a deep red only. The ale varies a bit in color and texture, but the wine is constant.

[suchanicesuit.livejournal.com]

A knight? How brave of you! I wanted to be a knight for a time, when I was younger, but I could never quite get the hang of all the weaponry and styles. *smiles* It's probably for the better, in the long run. What does a Knight of the Realm do, exactly?

[the_lioness]

*grins as she warms up to her favorite subject*

The weaponry is tricky, yes. As I was masquerading as a boy during my training, I had to work twice as hard as the others just to keep up. I trained with my manservant's sword -- a hefty broadsword, at that -- until the practice blades were easy to wield. *smirks* Now I'm the best swords-person in all of Tortall. I'm called the Lioness.

*sighs* At the moment, you might say I am between quests. My King was almost assassinated on his coronation day. *smiles wryly* He has granted me time away from court in return for saving his life and ridding Tortall of Duke Roger the usurper. *shakes herself* I'm sorry to ramble on so, Tristan. Is there a reason you evaded my question about your own land?

[suchanicesuit.livejournal.com]

Ah, no need for apology; it did not seem like rambling at all. Only a fasinating story.

Did I? I'm terribly sorry, it was an entirely unconcious effort. But you saved your King from a usurper? That must have taken quite a bit of work, I'd hate to have to face down a Duke, royalty or not. I'm sure the King was pleased to have been saved by such a lovely knight as you, though. Lessens the shock of a near-death.

[the_lioness]

*quirks an eyebrow and promptly bursts out laughing*

*wiping her eyes* Oh, but you do have a sly tongue and quick wit. I confess I am intrigued. *she meets his level gaze and attempts to reign in her amusement* Fear not, Tristan. I will not ask you again. I respect your silence. It is not always wise to divulge information in unfamiliar surroundings and I, more than the average person, can understand that. *smiles* But surely you realize that there are beings here who are able to read your every thought? I suspect that all shall reveal itself presently. *sips her wine*

It took a great deal of effort to get rid of Roger. Especially since I had to kill him twice. I do so hate to see my hard work undone. *sighing, she waves the hand not holding the wine glass. It glows momentarily with a with violet light that quickly extinguishes itself. Her eyes are glued to his face, carefully gauging his reaction*