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Post by lucan on Feb 20, 2012 16:16:30 GMT -5
Caitrin only looked young and Luc estimated that she was around her early twenties. "I graduated about six years ago" he replied, sounding very old at this. He drank a little more of his tea, looking at Caitrin. "I take it you've only just recently?" he asked a little uncertain that he was right on this. "and everyone needs their own space - it's just how to come about it that's the problem."
He showed her around, "This will be your room" he said, opening the door to what had once been Gwaine's room. Thankfully Lucan had de-womanised it so that whoever should move in could do as they wished with it. It seemed big enough for a girl anyway, unless Caitrin just happened to come with a very large wardrobe of clothes. "My room is that last one on the left and then at the end is the bathroom." he retold her, leading her down there and opening the door to the reasonably sized bathroom. He'd de-Gwaine'd that too, the only evidence of their being a guy accomodating the flat, was the toothbrush in the holder and the towel on the radiator.
"The rent is £400 per calender month, should you choose to move in this month then i've already paid it so that I don't have the landlord on my back." There was no need for her to worry about that if she decided to take the room, all he wanted was a flatmate to help pay the rent. "Any questions?" He finally asked, allowing Cait to take it all in.
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Post by lucan on Feb 20, 2012 15:17:42 GMT -5
“Thanks, so was your former flat mate a bit of a party animal?”
Lucan chuckled "The term is a bit of an understatement for him - to sum it up, he loves beer and anything with a skirt and pulse" It was true, Gwaine was the most womanising guy that he had ever met, but still somehow managed to be a good friend to him. Most of the time. "When you have parties every friday evening it does become a bit boring to be honest, especially if you happen to be confined to your room because some kind of strip twister is going on." Luc wasn't about to launch into details about that.
Lucan nodded, knowing full too well how families could be, especially his. "University always seems to do that to graduating students." he rolled his eyes. It had one with him, and thankfully he'd managed to secure a job and the flat just a few months after going back home. "Mind you - my family drives me up the wall, so im glad that i'm as far from them as possible" he smiled.
Her words about her preferring male company made his brows raise slightly. At least she was comfortable with that, and he had no problem with sharing with a girl. He finally stood up. "Right let me show you around. As you can see the kitchen is open planned, shared living room." he gestured around him.
"I'll show you your room and the bathroom and if you're that impressed then I might just go into how much rent you'll be 'donating' to the lovely landlord, who by the way isn't lovely so I wouldn't enjoy running into him if I were you." he gave her a knowing look. Hopefully now with Gwaine gone, he wouldn't be getting anymore complaints from the neighbours.
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Post by lucan on Feb 19, 2012 17:29:56 GMT -5
Luc followed Cait through to where she was currently observing the kitchen and living room, she appeared to have some look of approval on face so Lucan was glad that everything had got off to a good start. He gave a small snort at her comment. "Like you'd never believe." he replied, "That was until my former flatmate moved out." Even then he didn't miss the carnage that Gwaine would bring home with him - drunken friends and a couple of pretty girls on his arm. Just the thought made him shudder. Even now he had never got used to seeing a different girl ask for the nearest taxi firm every week on a Saturday morning.
"Take a seat" he gestured for her to sit down, whilst he got down to making her some tea. “So is it just you alone here?”
Lucan turned and leant back against the worktop. "Just me at the moment. I used to share with a friend, then he decided that after two dates, he'd met the woman of his dreams." a small smirk came across his face. "He moved out and left me to pay off the rest of his rent for that month -hence why I need a flatmate." he explained and turned back to pour the water into the cups.
He finally brought the freshly poured cup of tea over to her, and took a seat opposite "Hopefully this is alright" he smiled and passed it to her. "Are you positive that you want to flat share with a guy? I know that sometimes people can get funny about what kind of people they want to share with."
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Post by lucan on Feb 19, 2012 16:57:52 GMT -5
The knock on the door had startled him somewhat. He'd been so engrossed in his magazine and listening to The Beatles that he hadn't been expecting anyone to call. He got up and headed down the hall to open the door. He was quite taken aback to see a red head in a nurses uniform standing in front of him - looking quite tired if he said so himself. He didn't voice this to her, however she was now smiling and explaining that she'd come about the room. "That's right" he smiled back, "Please to meet you Cait, come in" he stood aside to let her through.
Ok so 'Potential Flatmate Cait' seemed promising from first impressions. Then again Lucan preferred to read the whole book instead of the cover. He was surprised that she still wanted to look around - despite him being the only other person that she might be sharing with. If Griff were here now, he would already be telling her that the room was hers. That was just like his brother - pouncing on anything that breathed.
Closing the door behind him, he turned to her. "Do you want anything to drink before I show you around?" he asked.
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Post by lucan on Feb 19, 2012 16:22:34 GMT -5
Lucan was tired. Physically and mentally. Not only had he been up all night trying to finish some important deadline at work, but to top it all off, he'd once again found himself paying double rent for that month. He needed a new flat mate. It was the only solution that would stop him from wanting to drink himself stupid every evening. Money was tight, and even as an acountant there were boundaries.
He'd placed an advert in the local paper at the beginning of the week, now that his newly departed flatmate had left without warning - suddenly announcing by a note on the kitchen table, that they had moved in with the 'love of their life'. Lucan snorted. The note had Gwaine written all over it. He'd even had the decency to sign off with an 'x'. Luc had found that he hadn't the strength to text Gwaine and demand an explanation, the only good thing that had come out of it all was that there were not more raving house parties, or random people sleeping in his bath. Gwaine didn't even know who half the people were that turned up to these (what he had called) 'Gatherings'. They were anything but! And after a hard day at the office, all Lucan wanted to come home to was a nice cup of tea and his bed.
He was currently sat and leant over the kitchen table mindlessly flipping through some out of date magazine. Lucan had even resorted to wondering whether he should ask Griff to move in, but then had abolished the thought from his mind as he knew the carnage that would come with it. Plus he would most likely be paying the rent for them both.
Someone had better hurry up and take the room soon, otherwise it would be back to his father's country manor, and Lucan really didn't want to return home and ask to stay there until he found somewhere more suitable. Plus his father had a split personality and one day would be barking mad (pretending he was a pirate - most likely influenced from his career as a captain in the navy), whereas the next he would be the gentleman of the manor again.
There was no way he was going home to Captain Aubert, but should he have to - then he would buy his father Muppet Treasure Island to keep his pirate phase at bay. He hoped.
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Post by lucan on Feb 8, 2012 15:23:27 GMT -5
Lucan entered Arthur's chambers after much hesitation. Seeing just how waylaid with things that the Prince was, he immediatly regretted wasting his time with something such as this. Arthur looked tired, which was not exactly a normal expression that he saw on his friend's face. Then again he was practically running the Kingdom whilst the King was ill. Then there had been the whole Morgana showdown and so it came as no surprise that Arthur just appeared as though he wanted to get on with things.
Of course now he'd given him the impression that something was wrong. Lucan hadn't intended to worry him - then again should anything awful have happened then Lucan would've rushed in and notified him immediatly, instead of hovering outside the door for five minutes like the pansy of a man that he was!
"Im sorry to distrub you sire...I can come back later if you are too busy?" his eyes met the amount of papers that were stacked on the table. "Or perhaps next week?" he raised his brows with a small smirk. Anything to lighten the mood and make him feel a bit better.
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Post by lucan on Feb 8, 2012 14:18:52 GMT -5
"Do you and Elaine get on?"
"Nope" he immediatly put in, "She's always resented me in some way - I was only four when my mother died and she married my father a year later, so she acted like a mother to me - or at least tried to, and then when Griff came along she didn't bother anymore. Im greatful for that" he laughed. "Anyway she resented me even more when I chose Knighthood over marriage. I suppose she was only looking out for my father and his point of view, but we both know I made the right choice."
"I'm not quite sure what she'll make of me."
"Im sure she'll like you - after all, she only cares now that Griff is married and settled. She's wanted that all along." Elaine had made it no secret that she was disappointed of her sons wayward ways - back when he'd taken advantage of his rank and such. She'd also made it clear that she did not agree with Lucan running off to Camelot to become a Knight - then again that wasn't her decision to make neither argue. Either way Lucan wouldn't have stayed.
His smile broadened when she announced that she was happily married. Lucan felt more at ease now that Griff had taken some responsibility, and now even more so with two children, and all before Lucan himself. "Im glad to hear it" he said, "I worried for him so much when he first came here, about what he'd do, whether he'd cause more mayhem or even get himself killed, but im just so relieved that I finally don't have to keep a close eye on him. Don't get me wrong, i'll always be here looking out for him, but now he's settled I can back off a little now."
He wrinkled his nose slightly at Esmae, "Im sure she will be able to use it to her advantage one day. I may not be able to be broken when it comes to alligiances, but with Esmae? I suppose I can make an exception now and again...or all the time..." he shrugged and grinned down at the little girl who was snuggling more into the warmth of his cloak.
"Well I hope you have good news soon, and of course we must be the first to know."
He returned the statement with a weak yet thoughtful smile as well as a "hmmm". He already had his father on his case about heirs - then again nothing had changed since he was old enough to understand his responsibilities of it all. Should the worst happen reguarding an heir then Lucan had already made some provision of what would happen when it came down to inheriting the estate should he die. At least it was all now done and finalised.
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Post by lucan on Feb 5, 2012 16:07:29 GMT -5
Lucan shrugged at her suggestion about Elaine. "I have a strange feeling that she might, on behalf of my father. After all, Griff is her son" he admitted. "If she does though, Im not expecting a warm welcome." he grinned, knowing how much Elaine detested him.
He made a mocked face of shock when she said the secret was out. "Well if all else fails then we can run away together" he smirked at her, knowing full well that they would just kill each other - friends or not, "but no offence - my love for you can only go as far as calling you my sister in law - and there is also the fact that Im in love with another women" Luc pouted slightly, "but at least we know it was fun while it lasted." At least they could actually laugh about something now - and the fact that she'd flirted with him when they had first met now seemed even more hilarious. He was never going to tell Cam about that!
"Well, I'm sure she'll want to until she has her own children to hold?"
Lucan looked up from where he had been looking down at Esmae and now to Caitrin. "I know what you're hinting at". Trust Cait to try and prise some information from him. Esmae seemed quite annoyed that her uncle had shifted and now made a small noise of protest, "Yes, yes I know...im sorry for actually moving" he laughed and shifted Esmae back into her comfortable position. Now happier, the baby closed her eyes one more. She would most certainly have her own way, just like her mother. "The subject has come up in conversation a couple of times..." he carried on, "It's just a case of waiting now."
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Post by lucan on Feb 5, 2012 15:07:36 GMT -5
Luc saw Cait's expression change when he mentioned his father. Yes the pair hadn't exactly hit it off - but things had changed, and he was sure that Corneous would make an effort if there were children involved. "I doubt that - he's in ill health at the moment, hence why my Uncle is in Glouchedon handling everything as I cannot..." he explained, "However should he become fit enough to travel again then I dare say that he will visit" he smiled. "I know you two didn't exactly get off to a great start, but he is a decent sort once you get to know him better." He shifted, "However Elaine sends her congratulations."
"Will Camila call on us soon?"
Lucan smiled, "Of course she will - and no doubt I won't hear the end of it" he gave a small chuckle, "Im sure that as soon as she sees these two she's going to be begging me for some of our own". He knew Cam wanted children - he did too, but he was sure that he'd end up being the worst possible father imaginable, despite all the protests. It would be nice though, and hopefully it would happen soon.
He smiled as she spoke about the children being proud to call him 'uncle', smirking at her next words. "And there was me thinking that you loved me secretly rather than Griff".
He did as she asked - sitting down on the bed and taking Esmae from where Caitrin was now passing her to him. She was light and sleepy - soon snuggling down into his arms and letting out a small yawn. Ok, she was incrediably cute! He laughed lightly, "Seems she settled down for the rest of the day" his free hand cupping her head and gently stroking the thin whisps of red hair that she had. "There is no way that Camila will want to put them down when she sees them."
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Post by lucan on Feb 5, 2012 14:45:00 GMT -5
Allard led Camila into the solar. "I see that you were admiring the picture of my sister" he smiled to her and offered her a seat as well as some wine. "She would have liked you". Amice would have certainly approved of Lady Camila from the first look. She had been very good when it came down to judgement of character. This was the girl who was to be Lucan's wife. Well, she most certainly seemed the part and from what he'd witnessed so far, a nice girl. "I apologise for Lucan's absense at the moment - there have been pressing matters that he's had to deal with. He should be down in a few moments..."
"Would now be acceptable?" Lucan finished off as he entered the solar, thankfully now changed into some suitable attire for the occasion and very much glad to see his fiancee looking as though she was at ease with his Uncle. That was a good start. He walked over to Camila, and leant down, placing a kiss on top of her hand. "My lady" he gave her a look of somewhat adoration.
"I suppose I should introduce you both properly. Uncle, this is Lady Camila and Camila...this is my Uncle Allard."
Allard smiled and gave Camila a gentle smile and nod. His nephew looked very much like a man in love. Corneous would most certainly like her - it was a shame that he wasn't here to meet her, although with the disagreements he'd had with Griff, Allard was slightly thankful that he wasn't. After all, now wasn't the time for arguments - but one of celebration.Taking a sip of his wine he looked up to where his nephew was standing. "Lady Camila was admiring the portrait of your mother" he explained - now seeing a slight look of unease on Lucan's face, "I was just saying about how she would have approved of your choice of wife."
Trust his Uncle to bring something like this up. "Well, you knew my mother better than I did." He nodded, thankfully being interrupted by the servant who had now entered the room. "Sir Lucan, Lord Griflet and Lady Caitrin are here..." They told him quietly, so as not to interrupt the discussion. Luc turned to his Uncle and Camila. "If you'll excuse me - my brother and Lady Caitrin are here". With a confident wink to Camila he left the room and headed out to the hallway, instantly regretting this decision as the pair looked as though they were at war with one another - despite the linked arms.
"Griff" he smiled and looked to Caitrin. "Lady Caitrin" he bowed his head, "Come through - we're all in the solar."
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Post by lucan on Feb 3, 2012 17:13:04 GMT -5
Well wasn't this wonderful - both his brother and Gwaine all in the same room. Lucan couldn't think of how wrong this 'surprise' that Griff had could go. He smirked at Gwiane's comment, glancing at his brother and glaring a little. There was no way that he was going anywhere with them - didn't he understand just how much work he had to do? No of course he didn't, because this was Griff that they were talking about.
"If you think I’m going to let you waste your precious moments before becoming tied down with marriage in here working, you’re mistaken.” Gwaine was now saying. He was even worse than his brother! Lucan didn't like fuss, especially when it surrounded him. He wasn't even looking forward to having everyone fuss around him on his wedding day! Why couldn't they just leave him alone?
He sat back in his chair and looked at Griff, unimpressed."Im going to say this slowly and only once..." he started, putting his quill down calmly. "I am NOT going out drinking with you two just because im getting married - you can both go out on my behalf but I won't be" he told them, before picking up his quill and starting to write again. “Come on, you only live once, and you only get married once!” Lucan glanced up at Gwaine and his brother. "No..."
“Oh come on! What’s the worst that could happen?”
Why the hell couldn't they just see that he didn't want to do this? "Hmm let me see...you two mixed with drink? I've already told you not to do anything like this Griff and what do you go an do? Completly ignore me!" he snapped, "I'm not the kind of person who goes out drinking until dawn, so believe me when I say thankyou...but no thankyou".
Hopefully this would sway the pair to go without him and leave him in peace. One thing was for sure, Camila would never have to worry about him going out and drinking until he couldn't remember her name.
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Post by lucan on Feb 3, 2012 16:53:53 GMT -5
"I sent word to my Uncle, he's coming later, but he wasn't that pleased at the thought of one pair of little feet in the house, Jesu knows how he'll be with two."
"I'd better hide his wine then" Lucan smirked, knowing full well that Rouland would have a nervous breakdown when he saw the pair. Luc was sure that Griff would be able to take to fatherhood easily - after all, marrying Cait seemed to have been the only decent decision he'd made his entire life. At least he was settled, which their father had seen and had accepted.
Esmae and Arthur. Fitting names that suited both children perfectly. "My father would love them" he said, looking to Cait, "I know the pair of you didn't exactly get along, but when it comes down to his grandchildren - I know that he would love them both. You already know I do" he grinned. "Hopefully he will be well enough to see them soon."
On Cait's comment of being a proud uncle, he laughed lightly. "Why wouldn't I be? They are my neice and nephew after all." Lucan knew that Camila would adore them as though they were her own.
Ah, so his brother wasn't in the tavern. That was a good thing. Hopefully Lucan would see him before he had to go off and get ready for training that afternoon. Wait...had Cait just asked if he wanted to hold one of the babies? Was she mad? "If you want them dropped on the floor then go ahead" he shuffled uncomfortably - no doubt that he would indeed drop one or at least make them cry. "I bet you any money that they cry when they see me" he gave his sister in law a small wink.
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Post by lucan on Feb 3, 2012 16:28:31 GMT -5
Luc had decided to pay a visit to his brother that morning. He'd received a letter from his Uncle now that he was in Glouchedon taking care of the trivial things, whilst their father was unwell. The news hadn't exactly been good, and as well as the letter from his uncle, there was also one from Elaine to Griff. Lucan had been surprised at this - Elaine never sent any letters to anyone. Never the less, he'd said that he would deliver it to Griff and hope for the best.
He dismounted his horse as a servant hurried over and showed him into the house. "One moment my lord, I'll see if I can find Lord Griflet or Lady Caitrin for you"
"Thankyou" he smiled gratefully and waited until a few minutes later when the servant returned. "This way my lord, The lady Aoife will see you - Lady Caitrin is indisposed and i'm afraid that I cannot find Lord Griflet." Typical of Griff - Cait he could understand as she had her hands full. Who was Lady Aoife anyway? There was only one way to find out.
Once again he thanked the servant and followed them to the solar, where he was met with a young girl? Lady? Either way there was no mistaking that she was of the de Archer family. The red hair stood out after all as well as the challenging expression. Great.
"My Lady, im sorry for the interruption - I was hoping to find my brother here - I am Sir Lucan" he introduced himself.
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Post by lucan on Feb 3, 2012 16:12:47 GMT -5
Cait looked considerably well despite the fact that she'd just had two babies. Lucan was pleased to see that they were all well - where Griff was, was beyond him. He gave a small snort as Cait said that there was always room for one more. "With the ever growing brood, you won't be able to run from us soon" he smirked. "You and I both" he agreed when she said that she was still in shock, "Although I would have loved to have seen your Uncle's face at the news." Now Rouland's example of shock was a hilarious picture. "I trust that he has already heard?"
“Would you like me to introduce you to the newest Aubert’s?”
Lucan smiled and walked a little more into the room. "I would like that very much". He took a few steps towards Cait and the crib and peered in at the first baby. Both children seemed to have inherited the trademark de Archer red hair. Of course he could see both Cait and his brother in them. They were both settled and appeared not to have a care in the world. Lucan smiled at the child in the crib, then at the one in Cait's arms, before smirking at Caitrin finally. "I bet you're thankful they haven't got the Aubert look". He wouldn't wish that on anyone.
"They're just...well...amazing Cait - really, they are"
Oh yes, he adored the new additions already. He suddenly looked around. "Where is Griff anyway? Not gone to the tavern I hope!"
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Post by lucan on Feb 1, 2012 14:51:48 GMT -5
Lucan closed his eyes as he leant his head back against the wall. Immediatly the image of Camila was there - smiling at him, just how he'd last seen her. Cait seemed to have lost hope already, judging by the nature of her voice. Usually she was one to stand up for herself and make remarks, but to see what Morgana had inflicted on her in such a subtle way, had seemed to hit her hard. It was as though she was giving up. Lucan didn't like to see or hear that. He too was losing faith, but he had enough left in him to willingly die for everyone down there.
“Don’t be angry for me, I chose to defy Morgana.”
"So did we all" he replied, a small smile to his voice, "We're down here because we all chose the same fight. Im just angry that it was you who ended up down here. That she turned on you". Lucan looked over to her. He could see her toying with the engagement ring on her finger. Dare he ask where his brother was in all of this? It would most likely upset Cait even more, so he chose to avoid the subject for now - he just hoped Griff was as far from Camelot as possible.
“Is Camila the woman you once told me about?”
"Yeah" he replied, not looking at her, "Im worried sick about her. About what Morgana would do to her - and it would be because of me and my big mouth" he told her bitterly. "If they hurt her, i'll never forgive myself".
“You don’t have to put yourself in danger for my sake.”
"Of course I do" this came out sounded a little angered, "I'd put myself in that position for anyone here - rather it be me than you or them" he said honestly. If it would stop the madness, then it would be worth dying for. “I’ll just cry even more if you do.” He couldn't help but chuckle at this. "You wouldn't cry for me" he said blankly and with honesty. Why would she? He didn't exactly mean anything to her. "After all, we're not exactly the best of friends are we?"
He saw her wipe her eyes with her sleeve. "Come on, stop that - otherwise you'll set me off, and believe me, for one...it wouldn't be a pretty sight, and two..." he lowered his voice, "I have a reputation to uphold" he gave her a weak smile and a wink.
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Post by lucan on Feb 1, 2012 14:20:45 GMT -5
"Do you really have to go? I was hoping you would at least stay for diner."
Lucan felt bad when he heard the disappointment in her voice. He would have very much liked to have stayed longer, but with so many things to sort out - he was really needed back at the de Ireby estate to go through things with his uncle, and to get a decent night's sleep before the morning broke. Lucan hadn't slept much in days - most likely because he was constantly worrying about Camila, but now safe in the knowledge that she was going to marry him, he could suddenly feel the effect of his troubles niggling at him.
"Im sorry Cam" he smiled weakly, "there are things that I need to sort out, and as much as I would like to stay - I really can't" he kissed her gently. "I will come and see you tomorrow though - I promise" Lucan told her gently and pushed some stray hairs behind her ear. "and don't forget...I love you" he smiled.
Giving her hand one last squeeze, he turned and headed for the door.
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Post by lucan on Feb 1, 2012 14:03:40 GMT -5
Luc decided to steer clear of the Caitrin debacle for now - just seeing his brother's face made it clear that he didn't wish to speak of it anymore, and Lucan wasn't about to launch into one of his lectures. He smiled and nodded when Griff thanked him. "You're my brother, im hardly going to turn you away am I?" he snorted, "besides, with father being the way he is, you wouldn't want to even resort to going home anyway...not that you would given the relationship that you have...but you have me, you'll always have me whether you like it or not". He was going to make that clear. Lucan didn't want to be at loggerheads with his brother. They were only just starting to build things up between them again.
Griff face was now blank as Lucan told him the news. He sighed and rolled his eyes at his reply. Yes, ok - he knew that he hadn't been the casanova of the pair of them when they were younger, but Griff was forgetting that Lucan had changed since he'd left home. Camila had also changed him for the better. Yes he still had those little qualities he had when they'd first met, but now...now he was just looking forward to making her his wife.
"Yes...to a woman, and yes I know i've never been able to talk to a girl in my life, but...but she's just...well..." he shook his head, "I can't even describe her - I love her Griff, and it was only when I was sat in the dungeons when Morgana threw me in there, that I realised just how much I can't live without her."
He looked up from where he'd been staring at his lap, to Griff. "I went to see her for the first time in two weeks, a few days ago. I proposed" he simply shrugged, "So go on, now it's your turn to lecture me, give me some stick" he sat back and waited for the teasing to begin.
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Post by lucan on Feb 1, 2012 13:51:50 GMT -5
Lucan had been out on patrol tat morning, when he heard that Caitrin had given birth to not one, but two babies. Twins! He was an uncle to twins? Only Griff could pull a stunt like that off. Did they even know that there were two? If not then both his brother and Cait had done well in keeping it a secret from everyone. He couldn'y help but smirk at the image of Rouland's face when he heard. Lucan would have loved to have been there to witness it.
He had decided to go and visit his sister in law and brother that afternoon. He knew that they were in the guest chambers, so it was nice for him to actually be near. No doubt Rouland would be halfway through his 7th jug of wine right now - the last Lucan had seen of him he hadn't exactly seemed happy about the little family reunion. No one had, but you have to keep your enemies closer than friends at the end of the day.
Once Lucan had returned to the castle and dismounted his horse, he chose this moment to go and see his new niece and nephew. Knowing him, he'd most likely drop them than hold them. Lucan had never held a baby in his life and just the thought of it made him shudder slightly. If the children hated him as much as Cait first had when they had first met, then they were sure to scream without him so much as entering the room.
His cape flapped around him, his armour and chainmail feeling so much heavier than usual - finally coming to a stop at the door he wanted and giving a small knock. Caitrin's voice spurred him to opened the door gently and poked his head around. "Room for one more?" he smirked, knowing that she and his brother would have their hands full now. "I thought I'd come and see how you all are..." he said walking in and closing the door quietly. "Congratulations" he smiled at her.
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Nov 18, 2012 13:31:50 GMT -5
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Post by lucan on Jan 15, 2012 13:32:20 GMT -5
“Will she try again?”
"She has every opportunity to try again" he told her honestly, "and she is welcome to carry on trying for as long as she likes, but I would rather fall on my own sword...well...if I had it with me" His weapons had been taken by Morgana's men, obviously. "She won't get to me, and even if it means taking a hit for anyone in here - i'll always do it" He sighed, seeing a look on her face as to what she was making of all of this. "Im not scared of death Cait...I have no reason to be - it's part of life and unfortuantly in this job it comes up against you far too often. There are times that you can avoid it, but eventually it will catch up to you...whatever the circumstances."
Lucan listened as she explained that she'd been through the same. It wasn't good at all. "Well im glad you're here" he sat back against the wall and turned his head to the side, looking at her, "As much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, at the moment it seems as though we're all dead men."
He could feel the mixture of anger and guilt building up inside him. He would never cry. Lucan had never shed a tear in his life. “You have nothing to be ashamed of Lucan.” His head was turned away from Cait, but turned back towards her as she said this. "Im not...i'm angry..." he simply said. "Im angry at myself, I'm angry at Morgana, I'm angry that this couldn't be avoided, I'm angry that i'll never see Camila again" Lucan didn't know if Caitrin knew who Camila was. It was the first time he'd mentioned her name around her anyway. "I'm even angry that you're down here with us instead of being somewhere where Morgana cannot get to you".
She looked as though she was about to cry, "I know...I mean that much to you that you have to cry for me" he smirked, "But seriously, If they threaten to do anything to you or anyone here, I'll go instead..." After all, who would there be to look after his brother when he was gone?
Lucan ran a hand through his hair, going into a world of his own. His thoughts of Camila and only her. He needed to know she was ok, that she wasn't being put through hell because of him. More importatly, he just needed her. Without her he wasn't who he was and Lucan had no idea as to how he had managed before.
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