10-09-2022, 11:11 PM
Astrid hadn't thought to clarify what she had meant by enjoying being children though the comment had been aimed at her younger half siblings who all under the age of five were just a little to young to pick up the responsibilities like the older children. They too were still at the tender age that the passing of their mother was something they didn't understand, still holding on to faith that she would be back one day and with their father most of them could still barely remember.
It was only through stories did they have something to grasp on to and she was thankful her other siblings felt comfortable telling them stories of a father that wasn't theirs by blood but had treated them as well as herself as if they were his. As Astrid did, they viewed it as having two fathers, both strong men who had looked after and cared for them though it had been the later who had taught them what they needed to know and the duties that came with becoming an adult. It was unfortunate though that the stories of her father weren't as embraced as their second. Admittedly he had been a boring man for as long as she could remember for the simple fact they had a simple and peaceful life. A life she missed experiencing every now and then but still, as hard as it was his stories were sometimes shared when they needed to take a break from the usual.
The one topic of stories that was not brought up was on her alter ego and the ventures of that one. While Astrid kept it all from them, not daring involve them in any information or secrets involving her double life out of keeping them safe it didn't stay completely away from them when every once in a while the travels brought gossip of a knight that bested a group of thieves then the men themselves, a rogue provider of justice in their own way. All she could was try to distract them with something else or give it little attention to avoid any links being connected. She didn't think they would assume her of the role but she didn't want to give them anything to even ponder over the idea either.
Godrics comment had her refocus a bit, still leaning a bit on the bar counter she was in clear view of the words meaning in his eyes and he from what she could see beyond those memoizable pools was that he didn't mean anything disrespect or rude by them, simply it seemed like she had found success despite what she had gone through in her past. If he only knew just how much she had to do in order to even get this far but she doubted he really cared beyond what she had already said. Not like it would change his opinion of her anyway.
The conversation was suddenly taking her down memory lane and it was beginning to really look like instead of Godric being the one searching for an escape route it was instead her and before she moved too far in the direction of her memories. Though that all changed as she reached for her filled tankard and surprising he answered her question after getting a refill for himself. She didn't move from her slightly compromising position as she listened, surprised most of all not that he found himself a boring man but he didn't have anyone like a wife or lover to share it with. This was not just a stunning surprise but a bit of a curious puzzle that called out to her to solve. Did he not come from a noble family? From what she knew most of them were married off at young ages to connect with other families and keep the noble rich blood above the commoners and riffraff.
So was there more than what she was assuming or was he just a special case from the normal? It seemed a bit odd, he couldn't be much older than herself and was better looking then most of the men she had seen in her lifetime. Beyond those handsome features he seemed to be a good hearted guy with a taste for humor and fun every once in a while but held duty and responsibility close by. He was a rare catch and to know no one had yet snatch him up was a puzzle indeed. Possible hinted that maybe something lay deeper that was a deal breaker to all the good, granted she couldn't be sure what it could possible be. He certainly wasn't lacking physically, she had seen full view of that one afternoon and it had been hard to forget ever since so what else could it be except something maybe a bad habit or something rocky in his past that was hard for normal women to swallow. Like that of his love animals and sword play, if they truly cared for him they would embrace that about him not fault him for it as it seemed they did. Not that she cared what they thought, normal women were a bit on the weaker side anyway on most things and they certainly wouldn't be able to make his life more exciting if he viewed it as boring. The idea however that he wasn't in fact with anyone sent something bouncing in her heart was something that she tried to ignore, shifting her head away to take a drink to cover any chance of it become apparent on her expression.
His next words had Astrid turn back to him and the sight nearly stopped her heart as his face was leaned in far closer than where it had been when she had looked away. Her breath paused in her lungs as she tried to regain her control on herself instead of the temptation now boldly daring her to remove the last of the space between them if only to find out how delicious his lips tasted and just how good of a kisser the dashing knight was given he had no wife or lover to fill his appetite.
No, no get your head off of that. What was he mentioning again? Conning people, right. She quickly tugged his current topic to the front of her mind, helped when she slowly straightened up and held tightly to the full tankard as she considered his words. "My, that would certainly make quite the con. Certainly would catch quite a few and make for a good bit of fun" She replied with a smile, the hint of a playful smirk mixed in at the corners. Of course then he had to wink at her and it was a bit tricky to simmer down the heated desires rising up in her mind. It would certainly end the night on a good note but she wasn't interested in a one night tussle no matter how good looking or no doubt heavenly satisfying it would be with the subject in front of her. In the end he was still technically her employer and still in a class above her. Unless none of that mattered and the rare chance they actually grew attracted to one another this was all just her lonely heart seeking something more than physical lust.
"I don't suppose you've ever decided to cure your boredom with such an idea as you drink the night away with the tavern's nightly customers" Astrid added a bit quietly to not be overheard by the rest of the room. She glanced around just to be sure and as she turned back to him her smile took on a bit more playfulness with an added spark in her light blue eyes. "Would certainly add a bit of fun and excitement to an otherwise dull and boring night of drinking until the sun rises. If you manage to make a bit of coin or just a good laugh that would be an added bonus on top of it." She leaned the side of her body against the bar top, giving him a chance to mull over her words as she took a long pull from her tankard. True Astrid was no stranger to cons or the various level they could be at but the one he was mentioning sounded more on the comical side then dangerous or selfish as many tended to be. It was a feet on its own to be so dexterous with his feet to be able to throw knives from them, it would be an interesting sight to see some time maybe. It wasn't like she was proposing the idea that they do have a bit of fun tonight but she wasn't refusing the idea all together for a potential night in the future. That's if she decided to come back again the same time he would be visiting as well.
It was only through stories did they have something to grasp on to and she was thankful her other siblings felt comfortable telling them stories of a father that wasn't theirs by blood but had treated them as well as herself as if they were his. As Astrid did, they viewed it as having two fathers, both strong men who had looked after and cared for them though it had been the later who had taught them what they needed to know and the duties that came with becoming an adult. It was unfortunate though that the stories of her father weren't as embraced as their second. Admittedly he had been a boring man for as long as she could remember for the simple fact they had a simple and peaceful life. A life she missed experiencing every now and then but still, as hard as it was his stories were sometimes shared when they needed to take a break from the usual.
The one topic of stories that was not brought up was on her alter ego and the ventures of that one. While Astrid kept it all from them, not daring involve them in any information or secrets involving her double life out of keeping them safe it didn't stay completely away from them when every once in a while the travels brought gossip of a knight that bested a group of thieves then the men themselves, a rogue provider of justice in their own way. All she could was try to distract them with something else or give it little attention to avoid any links being connected. She didn't think they would assume her of the role but she didn't want to give them anything to even ponder over the idea either.
Godrics comment had her refocus a bit, still leaning a bit on the bar counter she was in clear view of the words meaning in his eyes and he from what she could see beyond those memoizable pools was that he didn't mean anything disrespect or rude by them, simply it seemed like she had found success despite what she had gone through in her past. If he only knew just how much she had to do in order to even get this far but she doubted he really cared beyond what she had already said. Not like it would change his opinion of her anyway.
The conversation was suddenly taking her down memory lane and it was beginning to really look like instead of Godric being the one searching for an escape route it was instead her and before she moved too far in the direction of her memories. Though that all changed as she reached for her filled tankard and surprising he answered her question after getting a refill for himself. She didn't move from her slightly compromising position as she listened, surprised most of all not that he found himself a boring man but he didn't have anyone like a wife or lover to share it with. This was not just a stunning surprise but a bit of a curious puzzle that called out to her to solve. Did he not come from a noble family? From what she knew most of them were married off at young ages to connect with other families and keep the noble rich blood above the commoners and riffraff.
So was there more than what she was assuming or was he just a special case from the normal? It seemed a bit odd, he couldn't be much older than herself and was better looking then most of the men she had seen in her lifetime. Beyond those handsome features he seemed to be a good hearted guy with a taste for humor and fun every once in a while but held duty and responsibility close by. He was a rare catch and to know no one had yet snatch him up was a puzzle indeed. Possible hinted that maybe something lay deeper that was a deal breaker to all the good, granted she couldn't be sure what it could possible be. He certainly wasn't lacking physically, she had seen full view of that one afternoon and it had been hard to forget ever since so what else could it be except something maybe a bad habit or something rocky in his past that was hard for normal women to swallow. Like that of his love animals and sword play, if they truly cared for him they would embrace that about him not fault him for it as it seemed they did. Not that she cared what they thought, normal women were a bit on the weaker side anyway on most things and they certainly wouldn't be able to make his life more exciting if he viewed it as boring. The idea however that he wasn't in fact with anyone sent something bouncing in her heart was something that she tried to ignore, shifting her head away to take a drink to cover any chance of it become apparent on her expression.
His next words had Astrid turn back to him and the sight nearly stopped her heart as his face was leaned in far closer than where it had been when she had looked away. Her breath paused in her lungs as she tried to regain her control on herself instead of the temptation now boldly daring her to remove the last of the space between them if only to find out how delicious his lips tasted and just how good of a kisser the dashing knight was given he had no wife or lover to fill his appetite.
No, no get your head off of that. What was he mentioning again? Conning people, right. She quickly tugged his current topic to the front of her mind, helped when she slowly straightened up and held tightly to the full tankard as she considered his words. "My, that would certainly make quite the con. Certainly would catch quite a few and make for a good bit of fun" She replied with a smile, the hint of a playful smirk mixed in at the corners. Of course then he had to wink at her and it was a bit tricky to simmer down the heated desires rising up in her mind. It would certainly end the night on a good note but she wasn't interested in a one night tussle no matter how good looking or no doubt heavenly satisfying it would be with the subject in front of her. In the end he was still technically her employer and still in a class above her. Unless none of that mattered and the rare chance they actually grew attracted to one another this was all just her lonely heart seeking something more than physical lust.
"I don't suppose you've ever decided to cure your boredom with such an idea as you drink the night away with the tavern's nightly customers" Astrid added a bit quietly to not be overheard by the rest of the room. She glanced around just to be sure and as she turned back to him her smile took on a bit more playfulness with an added spark in her light blue eyes. "Would certainly add a bit of fun and excitement to an otherwise dull and boring night of drinking until the sun rises. If you manage to make a bit of coin or just a good laugh that would be an added bonus on top of it." She leaned the side of her body against the bar top, giving him a chance to mull over her words as she took a long pull from her tankard. True Astrid was no stranger to cons or the various level they could be at but the one he was mentioning sounded more on the comical side then dangerous or selfish as many tended to be. It was a feet on its own to be so dexterous with his feet to be able to throw knives from them, it would be an interesting sight to see some time maybe. It wasn't like she was proposing the idea that they do have a bit of fun tonight but she wasn't refusing the idea all together for a potential night in the future. That's if she decided to come back again the same time he would be visiting as well.
