[Mature] Joining the Family [Completed]
Katarya and Ksenia decide if they want to be officially inducted into the Goose family.
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And she waited for the day to be over.
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"Deborah, help Miss Frost get the boy back to his room. I imagine he'll need some sleep and wake up a bit fuzzy. Once he's up, Katarya, you get to feed him. Force it if you have to, and get both of you a bath. You reek of sex," he said, the barest hint of a smile in his eyes. "You're all dismissed until I can make sure everything is prepared here for the coming storm."
Robert immediately began to move back to his places of work and Deborah made to lift Artemis' feet. "Oh, and my condolences Deborah. I know you fancied him, but there'll be many others," Cook said without looking up from another report he was scanning.
- Katarya Frost
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Her eyes also drifted to Robert but her gaze carried forth her mixed feelings towards the man. She still held some anger at not being told exactly what had happened to Artemis, but there was also a reluctant, yet powerful, gratitude for bringing back the man she had fallen for. She gave him a nod, as they left the room.
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Whatever Robert had done, Nyx seemed pleased with it, and she seemed much more enthused to be around Artemis. Kat had to order her back to her own shoulder while they got him back to their room.
Once in, they helped him to the bed. Katarya rose as she helped him to sit, and turned to Deb. "Thank you for your help." She said. Then ... "I know it's hardly your job, but I'm terribly worried about poor Ksenia. I doubt the girl has seen much of this kind of thing ... I haven't, and I'm a Ny'tha blessed witch! Would you mind checking on her? Or having someone at least pop their head in and see if she's okay? I don't mind being summoned if she need anything, once I've got this one sorted out." She said, with a glance to Artemis.
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Kat knelt in front of the man she had given herself to, undoing and pulling off his boots. She glanced up at him with a sardonic raised brow. "If you ever die again; I'll kill you. She said, then started to undo his shirt (something which he could probably have managed himself, but ... well ...) "I appear to be under strict orders to get you better, and if you think Cook can be bossy, then you haven't been 'stepping out' with a Frost woman!"
The bath had been drawn for them, and she motioned to it. "You first; I think you need it more than I do ... to relax." She rose and shook her hair from the knot. "Then food, then sleep." She nodded to him. "You have your orders, Hand."
"Now is the Time, now is Hour, mine is the Magic, mine is the Power"
- Artemis Black
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His head felt almost like it was bursting. He remembered a lot of things suddenly, but they all felt very far away. 'We'd gone for the book, Marcy fought a mage, took his heart, then she fought me,' thoughts spiraled through his head and evaporated. He decided he'd need to have a good long think after the bath, food, and a nap.a
- Katarya Frost
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She gave the swain her thanks and brought in the food, setting it down on the table and making her way to the tub. She knelt behind him and put her arms around him, kissing his neck. "I told you once and I will tell you again ... 'don't die'!" She assisted him by giving his hair a thorough wash, using her fingers to lather in the soap and massaging his scalp.
If he ever dared tell anyone she was folding his clothes and washing his hair for him, then she'd deny it with everything she had.
When she felt his head begin to droop, she took his face in her hands, gave him a soft kiss, and took his arm. "Time for food before you go to sleep. I made a promise." She wrapped him in a towel and helped his faltering steps to the bed, where she pushed the plate in front of him. "As much as you can manage," she said, her tone taking on a familiar one to her, like talking to a patient in her shop. "Then rest. I'll stay here until you fall asleep."
"Now is the Time, now is Hour, mine is the Magic, mine is the Power"
- Artemis Black
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He felt a twinge in his jaw and put down the roasted potato he was about to bite. "I'm too tired for any more food. Can I get more kisses though, they were nice," he said as he pushed the plate away and started to slide down into the pillows. His eyes closed and his breathing slowed, but the smile stayed on his lips.
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Maybe she could get some tea. It might calm her nerves a bit, give her a chance to move and unclench her muscles. Ksenia pressed against the wall to lever herself up, wincing slightly as her tightly coiled legs unkinked themselves enough to let her stand. She unlocked the door and slipped through the door to the servants' stairs.
Once in the kitchen, she saw a few swains and wenches cleaning or talking by the back door, but no one reacted to her entering. Ksenia moved quietly to the shelves where the spare mugs were kept and took one down, scraping it slightly against the wood in the process.
"Spirits take me, woman, what do you want now?" growled Robert. Ksenia flinched against the shelves.
"S-sorry, I just came for tea, I'll get out-" Ksenia stammered.
"Oh, Ksenia. Sorry. Thought you were the Witch. That woman is dancing on my last nerve." He sighed. "Here, hand me your mug and I'll get you tea."
“No! I mean, it’s fine, I can get it myself. No need for you to do that!” Ksenia rambled. She gave him her best attempt at a smile, which was greatly marred by her still-red eyes. “I’m sure you’ve got more important things to do.” She swallowed and pressed her hands to the mug she held. “H-how is Artemis?”
“He’ll be all right, given time.” Robert frowned slightly at her. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing! I’m fine! No worries!” she responded in an excess of clearly false cheer. Ksenia had begun to move slowly back toward to the fires and the ever-ready tea. She backed into a wash basin and started slightly, shifting into a turn. She rushed over to the tea, filled her mug, and scurried out as quickly as she could. Robert watched her leave, his brows knitting together in concern.
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When he had finished with his food, he got into bed and his tiredness took over him, Kat sat for a moment, stroking his hair until his breathing became steady and she was sure he was asleep. She gave him a soft kiss, and smiled as Nyx warbled. "Hush, you." She said, smiling.
She took her time in the bath, allowing the water to almost grow cold before she stepped out. She glanced at Artemis, as if checking he was still breathing, the fear in her stomach at what she had learned had not truly left her. He had died ... And, now he was back.
Katarya needed to thank Robert.
Despite his sweet words about her hair, she ritualistically tied it into a braid, and pulled on her clothes. She would save her more 'relaxed' look for when eyes (other than Artemis') were not on her. She had an image to maintain, after all.
Stepping out into the Goose, she felt a little self-conscious; how many people had she angered? She needed to make preparations. Moving over to one of the staff who didn't look too busy, she tapped her shoulder. "I'm sorry to trouble you, but if you could get a message to Mr ... erm, Robert; I;d like to talk to him. And be sure to tell him it's nothing bad." She didn't want him to come to her (if he did) with hackles raised and ready for battle.
She took a seat while she waited.
"Now is the Time, now is Hour, mine is the Magic, mine is the Power"
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Robert moved up to the side of the booth and nodded to Katarya. "I appreciate you not barging in this time, you wanted something specific or?" he asked her, letting the word hang in the air.
- Katarya Frost
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"Robert; I had no idea what I was seeing back there. I'm a witch, sure, but I'm also twenty-two and have no one to teach me anything. I am trying to make sense of things, and ... well I am sorry I gave you such a hard time over Artemis. You saved him, and I am in your debt." She glanced up at him. "And I mean that; if there is anything I can do to repay what you did, then I shall do whatever I can." She faltered, not knowing what else to say. She wanted to ask how he had done what had, but she thought it might come across as rude.
"Anyway ... I know I'm difficult ... I wish I wasn't, but I am. It's how I have survived all of this. I will sincerely try not to piss you, or anyone else, off ... I'll do my very best." She watched him, almost holding her breath. Would he dismiss her? Accept it? Shout?
Kat was on the back foot; she had been for a while, and only her pride and arrogance had kept her from wilting. But now was a time to try and fit in with these people; the people who were helping her.
"Now is the Time, now is Hour, mine is the Magic, mine is the Power"
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