“No, my lady. I’m delighted that you were not deceived by
his duplicity. He’s fooled many, much to
my country’s detriment. I was so close
to finding him. If only . . .” he
trailed off, rubbing his forehead as
sudden exhaustion hit. Both the journey
and the rush of emotion at missing his target had taken their toll on him.
“Come,” she said concern etching her features. She motioned for him follow her. “What you need are a warm bath, meal, and bed.”
Nándor nodded with a slight grin at
the celerity of her shifting personae. “I would appreciate that, my lady.”
They exited through a different
gateway and traversed a straight corridor of celadon
brick. After a while, she broke the
silence. “My name is Ruya, by the
way. It seems I have forgotten my
manners. I do not converse with our
guests usually.”
They turned right at the end of the
corridor. Nándor gazed at her. “May I ask why?”
“I do not mind,” Ruya assured him, but Nándor got
the impression that there was resentment there.
“My augur abilities do not pertain to individuals. I see events on world scale.”
Her mouth thinned. “Doyen Cem does not think it wise for me to
see our guests. He wishes to protect
me. He believes that too much
interaction with individuals would cause interference in my gift.”
“And you believe otherwise,” he surmised.
She did not reply. Instead, she stopped in front of a beautiful door. The marquetry design of the dragon was intricate. Its spread wings covered the top half of the door. The tips of each wing met at the center just under the doorjamb.
“This is your room. A bath awaits you.” Opening the door, she entered. “It is near crepuscule. Our final meal is served then. Someone will come and escort you to the hall.”
She made to leave but Nándor stopped her with a gentle hand. “You believe differently, don’t you, Lady Ruya?”
She directed her gaze directly at him. Her eyes coruscated with power, her demeanor authoritative and sure. “Yes.”
She directed her gaze directly at him. Her eyes coruscated with power, her demeanor authoritative and sure. “Yes.”
Now I want a celadon brick hallway! Nice continuation.
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thank you. i love that color word. it's much cooler than olive. well, i don't like olives so . . . =D
DeleteI think it is quite clever how you managed to include, and define, so many C words for today's post in the A to Z. The story was quite interesting to read as well.
ReplyDeletethere were just so many fantastic words that it was hard to choose, but these ones made the final cut.
Deleteand thank you. i had a tough time with cynosure. i'm still not quite sure if it correctly used. =S
What a cool idea and a away to learn great new words!
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Thank you!
DeleteWow, I learned quite a new words! great job weaving them into the narrative!
ReplyDeleteDamyanti Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2014, Latest Post
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Thank you so much!
DeleteMy favorite today is "crepuscule." It sounds gross, but has a lovely meaning. :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. Then the public library bought the Spanish version of twilight, and lo and behold, there is that word across the cover!
DeleteI agree. You're introducing a few words I'm not familiar with in this one. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know most of them either, but I like learning about strange things like this.
DeleteThis keeps getting more interesting. I love the intricacies of the characters.
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Tasha's Thinkings - AtoZ (Vampires)
Thanks! I hope all the traveling won't get too boring. But you know how fantasy goes -- tons of travel to destination.
DeleteOoooh, I love that last line with "cynosure"! Your use of these words flows flawlessly within the story.
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I was least sure on this one! I sorta crossed my fingers and hoped I was using it right! =D
DeleteI really enjoyed this installment.
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