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The market, busy and bustling as always. Just how she liked it. Unlike the library, where silence was much preferred, Evi adored the lively nature of the markets, with conversations, sales, haggling and laughter all around her. Old friends catching up, new friends being made, bartering between sellers and buyers. Bulging bags were banging into unsuspecting people’s legs, apologies flung to the wind as people crowded, gossiping in groups as this was far more of a social excursion for the lower classes than a purposeful one. What was not to love? The library was where she was most at home, but there was no denying the thrill of action all around her.
To say she felt like she was drowning in the crowds made as much sense as a raindrop protesting to join a river... Evi feels the energy, she loves the vibes. In this place, she could be anyone… she would never be no one, not a Lady of the House Antonis, not with servants trailing behind her carrying her purchases. But, despite being known, she was not known by everyone. She could be full of her own exciting bubbly self. For now, she craved these moments, happiest as part of the flamboyant crowd And then afterwards, she would want to find a quiet space at home to feel serenity once more.
Evi revelled in the market, where the crowd had a life of its own. The footpaths were crowded with stalls selling all manner of things. Livestock such as caged chickens, tethered pigs and penned lambs, stalls over-flowing with vegetables of all manner of colours. The vibrancy of fabrics that shine in the morning light. The rich smells of powdered spices which lay in rusty red or dusty yellow piles, so enchanting in her nose that she could already taste them on her tongue. Sacks of nuts and dried fruit, or freshly slaughtered meat hanging from hooks, or already roasted on skewers. Even the baked goods, so sweet and savoury all at once. They all overpowered the rancid smell of manure and chicken droppings.
She smiled at the seller she had stopped in front of, “How much for the dark green fabric?” her fingers laced through the material she was referring to, imagining how she would look in it, after she had taken it to a seamstress to craft a chiton. It would match her skin tone so beautifully, not to mention her eyes.
The seller mentioned a price and it sounded reasonable, slightly more than she thought it was worth, but Evi was in far too good a mood to haggle over a couple of coins. She nodded to the servant to pass over the 25 Owls and collect the fabric for her, already moving on from the vendor.
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The market, busy and bustling as always. Just how she liked it. Unlike the library, where silence was much preferred, Evi adored the lively nature of the markets, with conversations, sales, haggling and laughter all around her. Old friends catching up, new friends being made, bartering between sellers and buyers. Bulging bags were banging into unsuspecting people’s legs, apologies flung to the wind as people crowded, gossiping in groups as this was far more of a social excursion for the lower classes than a purposeful one. What was not to love? The library was where she was most at home, but there was no denying the thrill of action all around her.
To say she felt like she was drowning in the crowds made as much sense as a raindrop protesting to join a river... Evi feels the energy, she loves the vibes. In this place, she could be anyone… she would never be no one, not a Lady of the House Antonis, not with servants trailing behind her carrying her purchases. But, despite being known, she was not known by everyone. She could be full of her own exciting bubbly self. For now, she craved these moments, happiest as part of the flamboyant crowd And then afterwards, she would want to find a quiet space at home to feel serenity once more.
Evi revelled in the market, where the crowd had a life of its own. The footpaths were crowded with stalls selling all manner of things. Livestock such as caged chickens, tethered pigs and penned lambs, stalls over-flowing with vegetables of all manner of colours. The vibrancy of fabrics that shine in the morning light. The rich smells of powdered spices which lay in rusty red or dusty yellow piles, so enchanting in her nose that she could already taste them on her tongue. Sacks of nuts and dried fruit, or freshly slaughtered meat hanging from hooks, or already roasted on skewers. Even the baked goods, so sweet and savoury all at once. They all overpowered the rancid smell of manure and chicken droppings.
She smiled at the seller she had stopped in front of, “How much for the dark green fabric?” her fingers laced through the material she was referring to, imagining how she would look in it, after she had taken it to a seamstress to craft a chiton. It would match her skin tone so beautifully, not to mention her eyes.
The seller mentioned a price and it sounded reasonable, slightly more than she thought it was worth, but Evi was in far too good a mood to haggle over a couple of coins. She nodded to the servant to pass over the 25 Owls and collect the fabric for her, already moving on from the vendor.
The market, busy and bustling as always. Just how she liked it. Unlike the library, where silence was much preferred, Evi adored the lively nature of the markets, with conversations, sales, haggling and laughter all around her. Old friends catching up, new friends being made, bartering between sellers and buyers. Bulging bags were banging into unsuspecting people’s legs, apologies flung to the wind as people crowded, gossiping in groups as this was far more of a social excursion for the lower classes than a purposeful one. What was not to love? The library was where she was most at home, but there was no denying the thrill of action all around her.
To say she felt like she was drowning in the crowds made as much sense as a raindrop protesting to join a river... Evi feels the energy, she loves the vibes. In this place, she could be anyone… she would never be no one, not a Lady of the House Antonis, not with servants trailing behind her carrying her purchases. But, despite being known, she was not known by everyone. She could be full of her own exciting bubbly self. For now, she craved these moments, happiest as part of the flamboyant crowd And then afterwards, she would want to find a quiet space at home to feel serenity once more.
Evi revelled in the market, where the crowd had a life of its own. The footpaths were crowded with stalls selling all manner of things. Livestock such as caged chickens, tethered pigs and penned lambs, stalls over-flowing with vegetables of all manner of colours. The vibrancy of fabrics that shine in the morning light. The rich smells of powdered spices which lay in rusty red or dusty yellow piles, so enchanting in her nose that she could already taste them on her tongue. Sacks of nuts and dried fruit, or freshly slaughtered meat hanging from hooks, or already roasted on skewers. Even the baked goods, so sweet and savoury all at once. They all overpowered the rancid smell of manure and chicken droppings.
She smiled at the seller she had stopped in front of, “How much for the dark green fabric?” her fingers laced through the material she was referring to, imagining how she would look in it, after she had taken it to a seamstress to craft a chiton. It would match her skin tone so beautifully, not to mention her eyes.
The seller mentioned a price and it sounded reasonable, slightly more than she thought it was worth, but Evi was in far too good a mood to haggle over a couple of coins. She nodded to the servant to pass over the 25 Owls and collect the fabric for her, already moving on from the vendor.
Adrestus entered the market, and things seemed to be as normal as they could be given Athenia’s circumstances. Today he appeared as himself, although in noble attire. He always felt strange wearing what his birthright was- at his very core he was a sailor. Meant for the seas. Meant for adventures. For now, though, he was stuck at home. He smiled to all the merchants selling their things, although he didn’t necessarily have what he wanted to buy in mind. He was planning to go with the flow, and if he saw something he liked he would then buy it. The sailor calmly moved through the crowds, looking here and there as he walked. He wasn’t really listening to the conversations that were buzzing around him- it wasn’t exactly of interest.
Out of the corner of his eye, however, he noticed someone… familiar? He wasn’t really sure. Perhaps he thought she was someone else, but it made him curious all the same. He turned his course and quickly strolled over to the woman who had caught his interests. He smiled as he appeared closer to the woman, and he watched as she bought some fabric. He stood behind her, peering over her shoulder. “That will look lovely on you,” Adrestus spoke loudly in his toned voice, still smiling.
“How have you been Evi? It’s been a very long time.” Of course, he was sure that her sister, Marietta, hadn’t said anything about arriving home after years of not staying long enough to see everyone. They had both grown so much. “Have things been going well for you?” He hoped it had, he would hate misfortune to fall on anyone in the Antonis family. “I know you are shopping, but do you by chance have some time to catch up?” If not, he’d be on his way, though he did want to time to talk to the Antonis sister. See what she had been up to, maybe tell her a story or two. He had been reuniting with many and he enjoyed all the chances he got to have that. Of course, he couldn’t ignore that they were in the middle of the market. “Or, you know, I could help you with your errands?” Adrestus was a nice man, and he loved helping too.
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Adrestus entered the market, and things seemed to be as normal as they could be given Athenia’s circumstances. Today he appeared as himself, although in noble attire. He always felt strange wearing what his birthright was- at his very core he was a sailor. Meant for the seas. Meant for adventures. For now, though, he was stuck at home. He smiled to all the merchants selling their things, although he didn’t necessarily have what he wanted to buy in mind. He was planning to go with the flow, and if he saw something he liked he would then buy it. The sailor calmly moved through the crowds, looking here and there as he walked. He wasn’t really listening to the conversations that were buzzing around him- it wasn’t exactly of interest.
Out of the corner of his eye, however, he noticed someone… familiar? He wasn’t really sure. Perhaps he thought she was someone else, but it made him curious all the same. He turned his course and quickly strolled over to the woman who had caught his interests. He smiled as he appeared closer to the woman, and he watched as she bought some fabric. He stood behind her, peering over her shoulder. “That will look lovely on you,” Adrestus spoke loudly in his toned voice, still smiling.
“How have you been Evi? It’s been a very long time.” Of course, he was sure that her sister, Marietta, hadn’t said anything about arriving home after years of not staying long enough to see everyone. They had both grown so much. “Have things been going well for you?” He hoped it had, he would hate misfortune to fall on anyone in the Antonis family. “I know you are shopping, but do you by chance have some time to catch up?” If not, he’d be on his way, though he did want to time to talk to the Antonis sister. See what she had been up to, maybe tell her a story or two. He had been reuniting with many and he enjoyed all the chances he got to have that. Of course, he couldn’t ignore that they were in the middle of the market. “Or, you know, I could help you with your errands?” Adrestus was a nice man, and he loved helping too.
Adrestus entered the market, and things seemed to be as normal as they could be given Athenia’s circumstances. Today he appeared as himself, although in noble attire. He always felt strange wearing what his birthright was- at his very core he was a sailor. Meant for the seas. Meant for adventures. For now, though, he was stuck at home. He smiled to all the merchants selling their things, although he didn’t necessarily have what he wanted to buy in mind. He was planning to go with the flow, and if he saw something he liked he would then buy it. The sailor calmly moved through the crowds, looking here and there as he walked. He wasn’t really listening to the conversations that were buzzing around him- it wasn’t exactly of interest.
Out of the corner of his eye, however, he noticed someone… familiar? He wasn’t really sure. Perhaps he thought she was someone else, but it made him curious all the same. He turned his course and quickly strolled over to the woman who had caught his interests. He smiled as he appeared closer to the woman, and he watched as she bought some fabric. He stood behind her, peering over her shoulder. “That will look lovely on you,” Adrestus spoke loudly in his toned voice, still smiling.
“How have you been Evi? It’s been a very long time.” Of course, he was sure that her sister, Marietta, hadn’t said anything about arriving home after years of not staying long enough to see everyone. They had both grown so much. “Have things been going well for you?” He hoped it had, he would hate misfortune to fall on anyone in the Antonis family. “I know you are shopping, but do you by chance have some time to catch up?” If not, he’d be on his way, though he did want to time to talk to the Antonis sister. See what she had been up to, maybe tell her a story or two. He had been reuniting with many and he enjoyed all the chances he got to have that. Of course, he couldn’t ignore that they were in the middle of the market. “Or, you know, I could help you with your errands?” Adrestus was a nice man, and he loved helping too.
The sound of someone speaking behind her caused the young noblewoman to jump in surprise. She had not been expecting to meet anyone today as she ventured through the marketplace, seeking out everything and nothing in particular. Taking the fabric from the vendor she had just paid, the girl turned to be faced with a man she knew from her memory but was struggling to place. It took her a few moments, but eventually she remembered who he was. “Adrestus!” Evi exclaimed, excited to see her childhood friend for the first time in years.
“Oh, I’ve been well, I’ve grown some since you last saw me,” she giggled, “but look at you!” He had certainly filled out, though she wasn’t surprised. Given his life aboard ships, it was no wonder that he had cultivated a much more muscular physique than the average nobleman. “When did you get back? How long are you here for this time? Oh it is so good to see you.” She wanted to reach out and to hug him, though after so many years apart, she felt like that would be a little to forward of her.
The girl took a moment to carefully roll up her fabric and tuck it into the small bag she had brought with her to save it from getting damaged by the elements. It would be just like there to place it down somewhere and forget all about it, especially with a shiny new companion like the one she had in front of her. “Oh, I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, no real errands to run at all! Nothing, at least, that I cannot walk away from today, particularly if it gives me the chance to talk to you.” As if to illustrate her point, she closed the bag over and snapped her arms in at her side, grinning widely, indicating that she was done with the market and ready to devote all of her attentions to Adrestus.
“I’m so curious to hear about what you have been up to. It must be… what… ten years since I properly saw you last? Wow! We were both children, oh I can’t imagine the adventures you must have been on in that time!” There was something remarkable about the way Evi spoke, as if no time had passed between them at all. Evi had always been able to strike up a conversation with whomever she meets, and she made it okay for them to do the same; chatting with her was a sort of verbal dance: beautifully chaotic, one that makes others laugh out loud feel their heart switching on. She radiated authenticity, genuinely interested in not talking about herself, but hearing all about Adrestus, as if her interlocutor’s words were laced with gold.
She took a leap and interlocked her arm with his own, feeling right at home in that space and making it feel natural to be so close to her old friend. She would happily continue perusing wares at the market with Adrestus if that was what he wanted to do, but she was also happy to be led off to a different venue if he so chose. “I want to hear everything.”
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The sound of someone speaking behind her caused the young noblewoman to jump in surprise. She had not been expecting to meet anyone today as she ventured through the marketplace, seeking out everything and nothing in particular. Taking the fabric from the vendor she had just paid, the girl turned to be faced with a man she knew from her memory but was struggling to place. It took her a few moments, but eventually she remembered who he was. “Adrestus!” Evi exclaimed, excited to see her childhood friend for the first time in years.
“Oh, I’ve been well, I’ve grown some since you last saw me,” she giggled, “but look at you!” He had certainly filled out, though she wasn’t surprised. Given his life aboard ships, it was no wonder that he had cultivated a much more muscular physique than the average nobleman. “When did you get back? How long are you here for this time? Oh it is so good to see you.” She wanted to reach out and to hug him, though after so many years apart, she felt like that would be a little to forward of her.
The girl took a moment to carefully roll up her fabric and tuck it into the small bag she had brought with her to save it from getting damaged by the elements. It would be just like there to place it down somewhere and forget all about it, especially with a shiny new companion like the one she had in front of her. “Oh, I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, no real errands to run at all! Nothing, at least, that I cannot walk away from today, particularly if it gives me the chance to talk to you.” As if to illustrate her point, she closed the bag over and snapped her arms in at her side, grinning widely, indicating that she was done with the market and ready to devote all of her attentions to Adrestus.
“I’m so curious to hear about what you have been up to. It must be… what… ten years since I properly saw you last? Wow! We were both children, oh I can’t imagine the adventures you must have been on in that time!” There was something remarkable about the way Evi spoke, as if no time had passed between them at all. Evi had always been able to strike up a conversation with whomever she meets, and she made it okay for them to do the same; chatting with her was a sort of verbal dance: beautifully chaotic, one that makes others laugh out loud feel their heart switching on. She radiated authenticity, genuinely interested in not talking about herself, but hearing all about Adrestus, as if her interlocutor’s words were laced with gold.
She took a leap and interlocked her arm with his own, feeling right at home in that space and making it feel natural to be so close to her old friend. She would happily continue perusing wares at the market with Adrestus if that was what he wanted to do, but she was also happy to be led off to a different venue if he so chose. “I want to hear everything.”
The sound of someone speaking behind her caused the young noblewoman to jump in surprise. She had not been expecting to meet anyone today as she ventured through the marketplace, seeking out everything and nothing in particular. Taking the fabric from the vendor she had just paid, the girl turned to be faced with a man she knew from her memory but was struggling to place. It took her a few moments, but eventually she remembered who he was. “Adrestus!” Evi exclaimed, excited to see her childhood friend for the first time in years.
“Oh, I’ve been well, I’ve grown some since you last saw me,” she giggled, “but look at you!” He had certainly filled out, though she wasn’t surprised. Given his life aboard ships, it was no wonder that he had cultivated a much more muscular physique than the average nobleman. “When did you get back? How long are you here for this time? Oh it is so good to see you.” She wanted to reach out and to hug him, though after so many years apart, she felt like that would be a little to forward of her.
The girl took a moment to carefully roll up her fabric and tuck it into the small bag she had brought with her to save it from getting damaged by the elements. It would be just like there to place it down somewhere and forget all about it, especially with a shiny new companion like the one she had in front of her. “Oh, I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, no real errands to run at all! Nothing, at least, that I cannot walk away from today, particularly if it gives me the chance to talk to you.” As if to illustrate her point, she closed the bag over and snapped her arms in at her side, grinning widely, indicating that she was done with the market and ready to devote all of her attentions to Adrestus.
“I’m so curious to hear about what you have been up to. It must be… what… ten years since I properly saw you last? Wow! We were both children, oh I can’t imagine the adventures you must have been on in that time!” There was something remarkable about the way Evi spoke, as if no time had passed between them at all. Evi had always been able to strike up a conversation with whomever she meets, and she made it okay for them to do the same; chatting with her was a sort of verbal dance: beautifully chaotic, one that makes others laugh out loud feel their heart switching on. She radiated authenticity, genuinely interested in not talking about herself, but hearing all about Adrestus, as if her interlocutor’s words were laced with gold.
She took a leap and interlocked her arm with his own, feeling right at home in that space and making it feel natural to be so close to her old friend. She would happily continue perusing wares at the market with Adrestus if that was what he wanted to do, but she was also happy to be led off to a different venue if he so chose. “I want to hear everything.”
Adrestus smiled as Evi said her name, his eyes gleaming. “You have grown, look at you, Lady Evi!” His eyes observed her, and she looked like she had grown magnificently. “It just shows how much I’ve missed.” His words had a tinge of sadness in them, but he was completely happy for Evi. She had been very young when he had left, and now she was a young woman. He chuckled when she asked how long he was here for, and he straightened his posture. “You are already worried about me leaving?” He asked, faking his surprise. “I have recently arrived home. I’m planning to stay for a long time, I have been called back by my family. My father isn’t getting any younger.” Adrestus dreaded his father’s mortality, but that was a discussion for another time. “I’m here at least several months, and yes, it is very good to see you again too, Evi.” It was more than he had ever stayed in Athenia compared to the last nine years. He missed the sea so very much but… he did have his duties and he knew that. He grinned over at Evi, already wondering what she had been up to.
He asked if she would like some help at the market, and nodded once she responded. “Of course, well we have so much to catch up on.” There were some things that he would not tell Evi, but there were plenty of other things that he would talk to her about. Plus, he wanted to know about Evi himself too! He laughed as she spoke about the kinds of adventures he had been on, and moved closer to her so that he could give his attention to her, and so she could hear him better. “Absolutely, I live for adventure, that has never changed.” He grinned. “I’m sure you have had your own adventures, too. You have grown up so much.” He smiled as she offered her arm, and locked his arm around hers, and walked with her. He felt very happy that everything seemed like it had always been. The gap in years didn’t matter. “I have some errands to do, and I’m almost done with them. But I certainly have time to speak with you.” If he didn’t he probably would have told her to meet him another time, but he didn’t have much to do after this. Errands would get done eventually. He laughed once more as she spoke again and nodded. “Evi, there are some things I won’t even tell my family about. I cannot promise everything, but I will try to tell you as much as he can.” He was honest with Evi, as he felt bad that he couldn’t give her what she wanted completely.
“I went to Egypt and wore Egyptian women’s clothing so no one would see me as greek.” He smiled over at her. “Do you want to hear that story first?”
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Adrestus smiled as Evi said her name, his eyes gleaming. “You have grown, look at you, Lady Evi!” His eyes observed her, and she looked like she had grown magnificently. “It just shows how much I’ve missed.” His words had a tinge of sadness in them, but he was completely happy for Evi. She had been very young when he had left, and now she was a young woman. He chuckled when she asked how long he was here for, and he straightened his posture. “You are already worried about me leaving?” He asked, faking his surprise. “I have recently arrived home. I’m planning to stay for a long time, I have been called back by my family. My father isn’t getting any younger.” Adrestus dreaded his father’s mortality, but that was a discussion for another time. “I’m here at least several months, and yes, it is very good to see you again too, Evi.” It was more than he had ever stayed in Athenia compared to the last nine years. He missed the sea so very much but… he did have his duties and he knew that. He grinned over at Evi, already wondering what she had been up to.
He asked if she would like some help at the market, and nodded once she responded. “Of course, well we have so much to catch up on.” There were some things that he would not tell Evi, but there were plenty of other things that he would talk to her about. Plus, he wanted to know about Evi himself too! He laughed as she spoke about the kinds of adventures he had been on, and moved closer to her so that he could give his attention to her, and so she could hear him better. “Absolutely, I live for adventure, that has never changed.” He grinned. “I’m sure you have had your own adventures, too. You have grown up so much.” He smiled as she offered her arm, and locked his arm around hers, and walked with her. He felt very happy that everything seemed like it had always been. The gap in years didn’t matter. “I have some errands to do, and I’m almost done with them. But I certainly have time to speak with you.” If he didn’t he probably would have told her to meet him another time, but he didn’t have much to do after this. Errands would get done eventually. He laughed once more as she spoke again and nodded. “Evi, there are some things I won’t even tell my family about. I cannot promise everything, but I will try to tell you as much as he can.” He was honest with Evi, as he felt bad that he couldn’t give her what she wanted completely.
“I went to Egypt and wore Egyptian women’s clothing so no one would see me as greek.” He smiled over at her. “Do you want to hear that story first?”
Adrestus smiled as Evi said her name, his eyes gleaming. “You have grown, look at you, Lady Evi!” His eyes observed her, and she looked like she had grown magnificently. “It just shows how much I’ve missed.” His words had a tinge of sadness in them, but he was completely happy for Evi. She had been very young when he had left, and now she was a young woman. He chuckled when she asked how long he was here for, and he straightened his posture. “You are already worried about me leaving?” He asked, faking his surprise. “I have recently arrived home. I’m planning to stay for a long time, I have been called back by my family. My father isn’t getting any younger.” Adrestus dreaded his father’s mortality, but that was a discussion for another time. “I’m here at least several months, and yes, it is very good to see you again too, Evi.” It was more than he had ever stayed in Athenia compared to the last nine years. He missed the sea so very much but… he did have his duties and he knew that. He grinned over at Evi, already wondering what she had been up to.
He asked if she would like some help at the market, and nodded once she responded. “Of course, well we have so much to catch up on.” There were some things that he would not tell Evi, but there were plenty of other things that he would talk to her about. Plus, he wanted to know about Evi himself too! He laughed as she spoke about the kinds of adventures he had been on, and moved closer to her so that he could give his attention to her, and so she could hear him better. “Absolutely, I live for adventure, that has never changed.” He grinned. “I’m sure you have had your own adventures, too. You have grown up so much.” He smiled as she offered her arm, and locked his arm around hers, and walked with her. He felt very happy that everything seemed like it had always been. The gap in years didn’t matter. “I have some errands to do, and I’m almost done with them. But I certainly have time to speak with you.” If he didn’t he probably would have told her to meet him another time, but he didn’t have much to do after this. Errands would get done eventually. He laughed once more as she spoke again and nodded. “Evi, there are some things I won’t even tell my family about. I cannot promise everything, but I will try to tell you as much as he can.” He was honest with Evi, as he felt bad that he couldn’t give her what she wanted completely.
“I went to Egypt and wore Egyptian women’s clothing so no one would see me as greek.” He smiled over at her. “Do you want to hear that story first?”
“Well you’ve been gone for so long, only returning for the briefest of periods, how was I to know how long you planned to stay this time?” But at the mention of Adrestus’ father, the girl’s smile vanished, replaced with an expression of sadness. “Is your father unwell? Are you here to perform additional duties for your family?” Evi didn’t want to see the day when her own father’s health waned, in her eyes, they would live forever. But there were very different expectations for daughters than there were for sons. Adrestus, as the heir to his family, would be expected to take up his father’s mantle.
Would that mean no more adventures at sea for the young venturous sailor? She found herself distressed by the idea that Adrestus would no longer be able to go out and live his exciting life should the worst happen to his father. It wasn’t a life she thought Adrestus would want for himself. “I am pleased that you will be staying in Athenia for some time, though, even if it is under these conditions. You have come at a strange time.” She thought of the King’s death, Elias’ disgrace, the vote that was passed to change the law and make Persephone Queen. It must be a strange place to return to.
But she didn’t want to speak of any of that. She and Elias had talked circles around the pirates he had sent to destroy ships in Athenian waters. But not many people knew for sure that it had been Elias, and Evi wasn’t one to betray that secret.
The pair continued to walk through the market, arm in arm, fitting together as if no time had passed at all. It was nice, amongst all of this political turmoil, to forget the world and be so focused on something as simple as an old friend. “I can’t say that any of my adventures have been anything as exciting as yours! I did leave the city to visit the province of Lyncestia a little while back? It belongs to a… a friend, Elias of Stravos. Do you know of him? His lands are truly beautiful. But as exciting as that was, I haven’t had much of a chance to explore the world. Oh, how I would love to see different cities and nations. To travel as far as… the known world and even beyond! To discover new lands. I wonder how much of this world is as yet undiscovered.”
“Oh, well I understand you can’t tell me everything… though I do hope you didn’t experience anything too dangerous.” That was a false hope, Evi knew - he had been at sea, one of the most treacherous places one could be. “Egypt? Wow! What was it like, is the food there any different? What about the weather? And the people, what are they like?” The girl stopped and giggled, placing her fingers over her mouth as she did so. “I’m sorry, I’m just bombarding you with questions, would you like me to accompany you on your errands while we speak? Or would you prefer to get some refreshments and sit down? I would love to hear the story of you wearing an Egyptian woman’s clothing.”
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“Well you’ve been gone for so long, only returning for the briefest of periods, how was I to know how long you planned to stay this time?” But at the mention of Adrestus’ father, the girl’s smile vanished, replaced with an expression of sadness. “Is your father unwell? Are you here to perform additional duties for your family?” Evi didn’t want to see the day when her own father’s health waned, in her eyes, they would live forever. But there were very different expectations for daughters than there were for sons. Adrestus, as the heir to his family, would be expected to take up his father’s mantle.
Would that mean no more adventures at sea for the young venturous sailor? She found herself distressed by the idea that Adrestus would no longer be able to go out and live his exciting life should the worst happen to his father. It wasn’t a life she thought Adrestus would want for himself. “I am pleased that you will be staying in Athenia for some time, though, even if it is under these conditions. You have come at a strange time.” She thought of the King’s death, Elias’ disgrace, the vote that was passed to change the law and make Persephone Queen. It must be a strange place to return to.
But she didn’t want to speak of any of that. She and Elias had talked circles around the pirates he had sent to destroy ships in Athenian waters. But not many people knew for sure that it had been Elias, and Evi wasn’t one to betray that secret.
The pair continued to walk through the market, arm in arm, fitting together as if no time had passed at all. It was nice, amongst all of this political turmoil, to forget the world and be so focused on something as simple as an old friend. “I can’t say that any of my adventures have been anything as exciting as yours! I did leave the city to visit the province of Lyncestia a little while back? It belongs to a… a friend, Elias of Stravos. Do you know of him? His lands are truly beautiful. But as exciting as that was, I haven’t had much of a chance to explore the world. Oh, how I would love to see different cities and nations. To travel as far as… the known world and even beyond! To discover new lands. I wonder how much of this world is as yet undiscovered.”
“Oh, well I understand you can’t tell me everything… though I do hope you didn’t experience anything too dangerous.” That was a false hope, Evi knew - he had been at sea, one of the most treacherous places one could be. “Egypt? Wow! What was it like, is the food there any different? What about the weather? And the people, what are they like?” The girl stopped and giggled, placing her fingers over her mouth as she did so. “I’m sorry, I’m just bombarding you with questions, would you like me to accompany you on your errands while we speak? Or would you prefer to get some refreshments and sit down? I would love to hear the story of you wearing an Egyptian woman’s clothing.”
“Well you’ve been gone for so long, only returning for the briefest of periods, how was I to know how long you planned to stay this time?” But at the mention of Adrestus’ father, the girl’s smile vanished, replaced with an expression of sadness. “Is your father unwell? Are you here to perform additional duties for your family?” Evi didn’t want to see the day when her own father’s health waned, in her eyes, they would live forever. But there were very different expectations for daughters than there were for sons. Adrestus, as the heir to his family, would be expected to take up his father’s mantle.
Would that mean no more adventures at sea for the young venturous sailor? She found herself distressed by the idea that Adrestus would no longer be able to go out and live his exciting life should the worst happen to his father. It wasn’t a life she thought Adrestus would want for himself. “I am pleased that you will be staying in Athenia for some time, though, even if it is under these conditions. You have come at a strange time.” She thought of the King’s death, Elias’ disgrace, the vote that was passed to change the law and make Persephone Queen. It must be a strange place to return to.
But she didn’t want to speak of any of that. She and Elias had talked circles around the pirates he had sent to destroy ships in Athenian waters. But not many people knew for sure that it had been Elias, and Evi wasn’t one to betray that secret.
The pair continued to walk through the market, arm in arm, fitting together as if no time had passed at all. It was nice, amongst all of this political turmoil, to forget the world and be so focused on something as simple as an old friend. “I can’t say that any of my adventures have been anything as exciting as yours! I did leave the city to visit the province of Lyncestia a little while back? It belongs to a… a friend, Elias of Stravos. Do you know of him? His lands are truly beautiful. But as exciting as that was, I haven’t had much of a chance to explore the world. Oh, how I would love to see different cities and nations. To travel as far as… the known world and even beyond! To discover new lands. I wonder how much of this world is as yet undiscovered.”
“Oh, well I understand you can’t tell me everything… though I do hope you didn’t experience anything too dangerous.” That was a false hope, Evi knew - he had been at sea, one of the most treacherous places one could be. “Egypt? Wow! What was it like, is the food there any different? What about the weather? And the people, what are they like?” The girl stopped and giggled, placing her fingers over her mouth as she did so. “I’m sorry, I’m just bombarding you with questions, would you like me to accompany you on your errands while we speak? Or would you prefer to get some refreshments and sit down? I would love to hear the story of you wearing an Egyptian woman’s clothing.”
Adrestus smiled softly as Evi asked question after question. He expected such, and he took her questions as a message that she had missed him. “Well, I promise that I will be here for a long time. No need to worry.” He gave her a reassuring smile, before shaking his head as she asked about his father. “My father isn’t unwell, he is simply getting older. He wants to be sure I am ready for when something does happen. He just wants me to be prepared, as I am heir. I’m… not really here to perform duties, I am mostly here…” Adrestus paused, looking for words. “I’m mostly here to train, I guess you could call it that.” He hadn’t exactly studied on how to properly behave in court, as he had spent most of his life as a sailor. He hadn’t yet talked to his father though- he wasn’t all too sure of what everything would require. He of course, dreaded the fact that he would have to balance sea and land life, and didn’t appreciate his freedoms being taken away. But he pushed those thoughts aside as he listened more to Evi.
He moved closer to Evi when she spoke of Athenia. “Yeah… about what has happened, I was wondering if you could tell me more? I know you probably don’t want to tell me everything, but….” Adrestus frowned slightly. “It just looks like I’ve come home mess. It makes me so sad, Evi.” Athenia was his home. He didn’t expect Evi to tell him much, and especially not in public, but… he trusted her. He had been thinking of asking Marietta but he wasn’t interested in getting political around someone who he had been crushing on. It was much less awkward with Evi, as he already assumed they would be able to continue their friendship, even with a gap of not seeing each other. He listened to Evi, and his face brightened as she spoke of his childhood friend, Elias. “Yes, I know Elias. We were great friends when we were children. We even stole a boat together, once.” Adrestus’s face was filled with joy as he thought back to his adventures with Elias. Those were really, really good days. “I have been to six different kingdoms now, each with a wide range of people and sights to see. You would love it, Evi.” He spoke, wishing he could take Evi and Marietta and maybe even Sofia and show them that there was a great big world out there… unfortunately, not everyone had the luxuries that Adrestus had had.
His face fell for a moment before he knew what he was doing at Evi’s next words. Of course he had been through dangerous times. Adrestus looked away from her, and folded his arms nervously. He thought about the scar on his leg, he thought about the ship 2 years ago that had fallen to pirates. He would never tell Evi about that though. “Of course I have never been in danger, Evi. Not really.” He tried to make his voice sound convincing, and he hoped Evi saw through the lie. He laughed as more questions came in, this time about Egypt. “Egypt is extremely hot, yes the food is different, and the people there are not like us.” Adrestus chuckled, hoping that he had answered everything.
“It’s okay, there is a lot to catch up on. Let’s go have a seat, I’m not in a rush with these errands.” He confirmed, before moving towards a place that they could sit down in the shade. Once they found a good place out of the way, the nobleman sat across from the royal. “I think I pulled the woman’s clothing off well. I even made my voice a higher pitch, but Tim said that anyone could see right through it. But I think my disguise fit well on me.” He widened his eyes and placed his hands in front of him. “Please don’t tell Marietta I wore woman’s clothing. This is just between us, right?” He couldn’t imagine what Marietta’s reaction would be to this.
“We mostly wore the clothing so we could walk around without the guards imprisoning us.”
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Adrestus smiled softly as Evi asked question after question. He expected such, and he took her questions as a message that she had missed him. “Well, I promise that I will be here for a long time. No need to worry.” He gave her a reassuring smile, before shaking his head as she asked about his father. “My father isn’t unwell, he is simply getting older. He wants to be sure I am ready for when something does happen. He just wants me to be prepared, as I am heir. I’m… not really here to perform duties, I am mostly here…” Adrestus paused, looking for words. “I’m mostly here to train, I guess you could call it that.” He hadn’t exactly studied on how to properly behave in court, as he had spent most of his life as a sailor. He hadn’t yet talked to his father though- he wasn’t all too sure of what everything would require. He of course, dreaded the fact that he would have to balance sea and land life, and didn’t appreciate his freedoms being taken away. But he pushed those thoughts aside as he listened more to Evi.
He moved closer to Evi when she spoke of Athenia. “Yeah… about what has happened, I was wondering if you could tell me more? I know you probably don’t want to tell me everything, but….” Adrestus frowned slightly. “It just looks like I’ve come home mess. It makes me so sad, Evi.” Athenia was his home. He didn’t expect Evi to tell him much, and especially not in public, but… he trusted her. He had been thinking of asking Marietta but he wasn’t interested in getting political around someone who he had been crushing on. It was much less awkward with Evi, as he already assumed they would be able to continue their friendship, even with a gap of not seeing each other. He listened to Evi, and his face brightened as she spoke of his childhood friend, Elias. “Yes, I know Elias. We were great friends when we were children. We even stole a boat together, once.” Adrestus’s face was filled with joy as he thought back to his adventures with Elias. Those were really, really good days. “I have been to six different kingdoms now, each with a wide range of people and sights to see. You would love it, Evi.” He spoke, wishing he could take Evi and Marietta and maybe even Sofia and show them that there was a great big world out there… unfortunately, not everyone had the luxuries that Adrestus had had.
His face fell for a moment before he knew what he was doing at Evi’s next words. Of course he had been through dangerous times. Adrestus looked away from her, and folded his arms nervously. He thought about the scar on his leg, he thought about the ship 2 years ago that had fallen to pirates. He would never tell Evi about that though. “Of course I have never been in danger, Evi. Not really.” He tried to make his voice sound convincing, and he hoped Evi saw through the lie. He laughed as more questions came in, this time about Egypt. “Egypt is extremely hot, yes the food is different, and the people there are not like us.” Adrestus chuckled, hoping that he had answered everything.
“It’s okay, there is a lot to catch up on. Let’s go have a seat, I’m not in a rush with these errands.” He confirmed, before moving towards a place that they could sit down in the shade. Once they found a good place out of the way, the nobleman sat across from the royal. “I think I pulled the woman’s clothing off well. I even made my voice a higher pitch, but Tim said that anyone could see right through it. But I think my disguise fit well on me.” He widened his eyes and placed his hands in front of him. “Please don’t tell Marietta I wore woman’s clothing. This is just between us, right?” He couldn’t imagine what Marietta’s reaction would be to this.
“We mostly wore the clothing so we could walk around without the guards imprisoning us.”
Adrestus smiled softly as Evi asked question after question. He expected such, and he took her questions as a message that she had missed him. “Well, I promise that I will be here for a long time. No need to worry.” He gave her a reassuring smile, before shaking his head as she asked about his father. “My father isn’t unwell, he is simply getting older. He wants to be sure I am ready for when something does happen. He just wants me to be prepared, as I am heir. I’m… not really here to perform duties, I am mostly here…” Adrestus paused, looking for words. “I’m mostly here to train, I guess you could call it that.” He hadn’t exactly studied on how to properly behave in court, as he had spent most of his life as a sailor. He hadn’t yet talked to his father though- he wasn’t all too sure of what everything would require. He of course, dreaded the fact that he would have to balance sea and land life, and didn’t appreciate his freedoms being taken away. But he pushed those thoughts aside as he listened more to Evi.
He moved closer to Evi when she spoke of Athenia. “Yeah… about what has happened, I was wondering if you could tell me more? I know you probably don’t want to tell me everything, but….” Adrestus frowned slightly. “It just looks like I’ve come home mess. It makes me so sad, Evi.” Athenia was his home. He didn’t expect Evi to tell him much, and especially not in public, but… he trusted her. He had been thinking of asking Marietta but he wasn’t interested in getting political around someone who he had been crushing on. It was much less awkward with Evi, as he already assumed they would be able to continue their friendship, even with a gap of not seeing each other. He listened to Evi, and his face brightened as she spoke of his childhood friend, Elias. “Yes, I know Elias. We were great friends when we were children. We even stole a boat together, once.” Adrestus’s face was filled with joy as he thought back to his adventures with Elias. Those were really, really good days. “I have been to six different kingdoms now, each with a wide range of people and sights to see. You would love it, Evi.” He spoke, wishing he could take Evi and Marietta and maybe even Sofia and show them that there was a great big world out there… unfortunately, not everyone had the luxuries that Adrestus had had.
His face fell for a moment before he knew what he was doing at Evi’s next words. Of course he had been through dangerous times. Adrestus looked away from her, and folded his arms nervously. He thought about the scar on his leg, he thought about the ship 2 years ago that had fallen to pirates. He would never tell Evi about that though. “Of course I have never been in danger, Evi. Not really.” He tried to make his voice sound convincing, and he hoped Evi saw through the lie. He laughed as more questions came in, this time about Egypt. “Egypt is extremely hot, yes the food is different, and the people there are not like us.” Adrestus chuckled, hoping that he had answered everything.
“It’s okay, there is a lot to catch up on. Let’s go have a seat, I’m not in a rush with these errands.” He confirmed, before moving towards a place that they could sit down in the shade. Once they found a good place out of the way, the nobleman sat across from the royal. “I think I pulled the woman’s clothing off well. I even made my voice a higher pitch, but Tim said that anyone could see right through it. But I think my disguise fit well on me.” He widened his eyes and placed his hands in front of him. “Please don’t tell Marietta I wore woman’s clothing. This is just between us, right?” He couldn’t imagine what Marietta’s reaction would be to this.
“We mostly wore the clothing so we could walk around without the guards imprisoning us.”
“Oh, I am glad to hear that your father maintains good health.” Evi responded with a smile. Nothing brought a dampener on good conversation like the ill health of a relative, it was almost worse than the finality of death in many ways, at least with death there was closure on the matter, whereas sickness could be drawn out, taking its toll on a family and anyone else who was close. “So you are here to learn the tricks of another trade, so to speak. I am sure you will flourish at it, as you do at everything you try your hand at, no doubt.”
The pair walked a ways further, Evi looking curiously at some more materials on a merchant’s stall front for a moment. She didn’t need more clothes, but life as a daughter of a wealthy man had left her wanting for nothing and buying when she pleased. “Life at court is an interesting conundrum. There are certain… rules. Even I haven’t gotten my head around most of them, but the best way to learn is to throw yourself in at the deep end, lessons will only get you so far where true experience will really have you understanding what is expected.” The girl explained as best she could. “I hope this means we will be seeing some more of you at court?”
When asked about all of the goings on in the country, Evi paused, mulling the question over in her mind as she thought of what to answer. Evi probably wasn’t the best person to ask. In many ways, she didn’t know enough, and in others she knew too much. Her liaisons with the outside would-be ruler, Elias of Stravos, had confused the matter somewhat in her mind.
“Athenia… well…” she began, running her tongue over her teeth as she considered. “There have been some changes. No doubt you have heard of the death of King Minas? Well before he died, he wanted the law changed to see his daughter, Persephone, acquire the throne as his heir, rather than my father. That law was recently passed, and there had been some unrest in the city… though it is not clear how much of that is related.”
Evi wondered if Adrestus, as a sailor, knew of the attacks of ships in Athenian waters. He probably did - who didn’t? But there was a very slim chance that he knew Elias of Stravos was responsible for it, and she intended to keep it that way. Elias had shared something deeply personal with her, and she intended never to break his trust, despite knowing the horrific things she knew. “Not that my father wanted the phone - it should have passed to Elias instead. Having a Queen on the throne… well that’s pretty modern, don't you think? Do you approve, or do you think only men should lead?”
They moved to a scalded area of the market, Evi sitting before Adrestus, and she placed her bag down on the ground beside her. The girl laughed as Adrestus said he had never been in danger. She could see it in hie eyes as he told his pretty little lie. “I hardly believe that, my friend, but perhaps it’s best I don’t know. I would hate to worry for you more than I do so already!” She brushed down the front of her chiton clothing as she rocked in her seat, alight with child-like glee at the mention of travelling. “Oh, I am so very jealous of you, embarking on such travels. I promise I will not tell my sister anything… but why did you have to be dressed that way to avoid imprisonment?”
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“Oh, I am glad to hear that your father maintains good health.” Evi responded with a smile. Nothing brought a dampener on good conversation like the ill health of a relative, it was almost worse than the finality of death in many ways, at least with death there was closure on the matter, whereas sickness could be drawn out, taking its toll on a family and anyone else who was close. “So you are here to learn the tricks of another trade, so to speak. I am sure you will flourish at it, as you do at everything you try your hand at, no doubt.”
The pair walked a ways further, Evi looking curiously at some more materials on a merchant’s stall front for a moment. She didn’t need more clothes, but life as a daughter of a wealthy man had left her wanting for nothing and buying when she pleased. “Life at court is an interesting conundrum. There are certain… rules. Even I haven’t gotten my head around most of them, but the best way to learn is to throw yourself in at the deep end, lessons will only get you so far where true experience will really have you understanding what is expected.” The girl explained as best she could. “I hope this means we will be seeing some more of you at court?”
When asked about all of the goings on in the country, Evi paused, mulling the question over in her mind as she thought of what to answer. Evi probably wasn’t the best person to ask. In many ways, she didn’t know enough, and in others she knew too much. Her liaisons with the outside would-be ruler, Elias of Stravos, had confused the matter somewhat in her mind.
“Athenia… well…” she began, running her tongue over her teeth as she considered. “There have been some changes. No doubt you have heard of the death of King Minas? Well before he died, he wanted the law changed to see his daughter, Persephone, acquire the throne as his heir, rather than my father. That law was recently passed, and there had been some unrest in the city… though it is not clear how much of that is related.”
Evi wondered if Adrestus, as a sailor, knew of the attacks of ships in Athenian waters. He probably did - who didn’t? But there was a very slim chance that he knew Elias of Stravos was responsible for it, and she intended to keep it that way. Elias had shared something deeply personal with her, and she intended never to break his trust, despite knowing the horrific things she knew. “Not that my father wanted the phone - it should have passed to Elias instead. Having a Queen on the throne… well that’s pretty modern, don't you think? Do you approve, or do you think only men should lead?”
They moved to a scalded area of the market, Evi sitting before Adrestus, and she placed her bag down on the ground beside her. The girl laughed as Adrestus said he had never been in danger. She could see it in hie eyes as he told his pretty little lie. “I hardly believe that, my friend, but perhaps it’s best I don’t know. I would hate to worry for you more than I do so already!” She brushed down the front of her chiton clothing as she rocked in her seat, alight with child-like glee at the mention of travelling. “Oh, I am so very jealous of you, embarking on such travels. I promise I will not tell my sister anything… but why did you have to be dressed that way to avoid imprisonment?”
“Oh, I am glad to hear that your father maintains good health.” Evi responded with a smile. Nothing brought a dampener on good conversation like the ill health of a relative, it was almost worse than the finality of death in many ways, at least with death there was closure on the matter, whereas sickness could be drawn out, taking its toll on a family and anyone else who was close. “So you are here to learn the tricks of another trade, so to speak. I am sure you will flourish at it, as you do at everything you try your hand at, no doubt.”
The pair walked a ways further, Evi looking curiously at some more materials on a merchant’s stall front for a moment. She didn’t need more clothes, but life as a daughter of a wealthy man had left her wanting for nothing and buying when she pleased. “Life at court is an interesting conundrum. There are certain… rules. Even I haven’t gotten my head around most of them, but the best way to learn is to throw yourself in at the deep end, lessons will only get you so far where true experience will really have you understanding what is expected.” The girl explained as best she could. “I hope this means we will be seeing some more of you at court?”
When asked about all of the goings on in the country, Evi paused, mulling the question over in her mind as she thought of what to answer. Evi probably wasn’t the best person to ask. In many ways, she didn’t know enough, and in others she knew too much. Her liaisons with the outside would-be ruler, Elias of Stravos, had confused the matter somewhat in her mind.
“Athenia… well…” she began, running her tongue over her teeth as she considered. “There have been some changes. No doubt you have heard of the death of King Minas? Well before he died, he wanted the law changed to see his daughter, Persephone, acquire the throne as his heir, rather than my father. That law was recently passed, and there had been some unrest in the city… though it is not clear how much of that is related.”
Evi wondered if Adrestus, as a sailor, knew of the attacks of ships in Athenian waters. He probably did - who didn’t? But there was a very slim chance that he knew Elias of Stravos was responsible for it, and she intended to keep it that way. Elias had shared something deeply personal with her, and she intended never to break his trust, despite knowing the horrific things she knew. “Not that my father wanted the phone - it should have passed to Elias instead. Having a Queen on the throne… well that’s pretty modern, don't you think? Do you approve, or do you think only men should lead?”
They moved to a scalded area of the market, Evi sitting before Adrestus, and she placed her bag down on the ground beside her. The girl laughed as Adrestus said he had never been in danger. She could see it in hie eyes as he told his pretty little lie. “I hardly believe that, my friend, but perhaps it’s best I don’t know. I would hate to worry for you more than I do so already!” She brushed down the front of her chiton clothing as she rocked in her seat, alight with child-like glee at the mention of travelling. “Oh, I am so very jealous of you, embarking on such travels. I promise I will not tell my sister anything… but why did you have to be dressed that way to avoid imprisonment?”
Adrestus nodded and smiled as she said that she was glad, happy that his father was still well. He didn’t want to think about the day where it would all change. Evi spoke more and Adre let out a sigh. “Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it. Learning the tricks of another trade. Thank you for your flattery, it’s not necessary.” His mouth turned to a smirk, though he was happy that she still thought highly of him. “I’m not sure that I will flourish, per se, but I will try my best like everything else I do.” Adrestus was the type to always have good intentions- even if he was impulsive and reckless at times. Business-wise, he was pretty smart, and if he could look at the Court as business… maybe he could get better at it eventually. They walked, and Adrestus began to feel more comfortable with her. It had been so long, yet… they were able to pick back up and be friends again. She talked about life at court, and he was expecting to hear about what a mess it was, but her words still formed a frown on his expression.
“Rules? Evi, you know I hate those.” He let out a laugh, thinking of the times where he had disobeyed as a child, and even as a teenager. “Thank you for the advice though, I will keep that in mind.” He appreciated Evi helping him, and it lowered his anxiety about the whole thing. “I think my mind is just…. I don’t know how to describe it. I guess it’s just that I don’t want to let my family down. And yes, you will see me in court a lot soon enough.” He confessed, thinking about his father. He didn’t want to look like a fool for his family. He had come to Athenia for them, and he didn’t want to screw things up. He of course wanted to know what had happened in their home kingdom as well, and wondered if Evi knew anything… or even could tell him anything.
“I heard of his death, yes.” He listened to her more and paused in thought. After a moment, he finally responded to her question. “It is very modern. If I am being honest, I think men should lead, but the court should listen to women more.” He was thinking of Marietta and her ideas. It was a shame that she wasn’t respected as much as she could be. “I think anyone who has ideas should be able to speak so that we could make Athenia better.” He of course, didn’t focus on the fact that he wasn’t sure about having a woman with the crown. He didn’t know what Evi’s opinion was.
They moved to a better place to talk more and Adrestus moved closer to her so that he could hear her better and they could speak in more personal tones. He wouldn’t tell her that pirates had attacked him once, nor that he had almost died because of it… no one could really know, other than Ismene. He chuckled when she said that she didn’t believe his lie. “Fine, believe what you wish, what matters is that I am back, anyways.” Adre thought about the time he wore women's clothing and nodded at her words. “Maybe one day I could take you and Marietta somewhere on my ship. We could make a trip of it.” His voice was full of hope, but he knew how much it would take to bring them both away from Athenia. But there was still a small possibility.
“We had to dress in women's clothing so that we wouldn’t be noticed. Women over there are thought of even less, so we could go to places where we as Greeks wouldn’t normally be able to go.” He smiled, just thinking about him and Tim moving along the tunnels. “Egyptians don’t really like Greeks, even less so now with this war. But… even years ago, things weren’t good.” He was still uneasy about Tim going back. But he didn’t have any say in that. “It all turned out alright in the end,” Adrestus assured her. “Have I told you yet that I bought my own ship? I own the whole thing.” It hadn’t been an easy feat at all, but it had been worth it. “I would like to show you it soon, I’ve shown Elias already.”
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Adrestus nodded and smiled as she said that she was glad, happy that his father was still well. He didn’t want to think about the day where it would all change. Evi spoke more and Adre let out a sigh. “Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it. Learning the tricks of another trade. Thank you for your flattery, it’s not necessary.” His mouth turned to a smirk, though he was happy that she still thought highly of him. “I’m not sure that I will flourish, per se, but I will try my best like everything else I do.” Adrestus was the type to always have good intentions- even if he was impulsive and reckless at times. Business-wise, he was pretty smart, and if he could look at the Court as business… maybe he could get better at it eventually. They walked, and Adrestus began to feel more comfortable with her. It had been so long, yet… they were able to pick back up and be friends again. She talked about life at court, and he was expecting to hear about what a mess it was, but her words still formed a frown on his expression.
“Rules? Evi, you know I hate those.” He let out a laugh, thinking of the times where he had disobeyed as a child, and even as a teenager. “Thank you for the advice though, I will keep that in mind.” He appreciated Evi helping him, and it lowered his anxiety about the whole thing. “I think my mind is just…. I don’t know how to describe it. I guess it’s just that I don’t want to let my family down. And yes, you will see me in court a lot soon enough.” He confessed, thinking about his father. He didn’t want to look like a fool for his family. He had come to Athenia for them, and he didn’t want to screw things up. He of course wanted to know what had happened in their home kingdom as well, and wondered if Evi knew anything… or even could tell him anything.
“I heard of his death, yes.” He listened to her more and paused in thought. After a moment, he finally responded to her question. “It is very modern. If I am being honest, I think men should lead, but the court should listen to women more.” He was thinking of Marietta and her ideas. It was a shame that she wasn’t respected as much as she could be. “I think anyone who has ideas should be able to speak so that we could make Athenia better.” He of course, didn’t focus on the fact that he wasn’t sure about having a woman with the crown. He didn’t know what Evi’s opinion was.
They moved to a better place to talk more and Adrestus moved closer to her so that he could hear her better and they could speak in more personal tones. He wouldn’t tell her that pirates had attacked him once, nor that he had almost died because of it… no one could really know, other than Ismene. He chuckled when she said that she didn’t believe his lie. “Fine, believe what you wish, what matters is that I am back, anyways.” Adre thought about the time he wore women's clothing and nodded at her words. “Maybe one day I could take you and Marietta somewhere on my ship. We could make a trip of it.” His voice was full of hope, but he knew how much it would take to bring them both away from Athenia. But there was still a small possibility.
“We had to dress in women's clothing so that we wouldn’t be noticed. Women over there are thought of even less, so we could go to places where we as Greeks wouldn’t normally be able to go.” He smiled, just thinking about him and Tim moving along the tunnels. “Egyptians don’t really like Greeks, even less so now with this war. But… even years ago, things weren’t good.” He was still uneasy about Tim going back. But he didn’t have any say in that. “It all turned out alright in the end,” Adrestus assured her. “Have I told you yet that I bought my own ship? I own the whole thing.” It hadn’t been an easy feat at all, but it had been worth it. “I would like to show you it soon, I’ve shown Elias already.”
Adrestus nodded and smiled as she said that she was glad, happy that his father was still well. He didn’t want to think about the day where it would all change. Evi spoke more and Adre let out a sigh. “Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it. Learning the tricks of another trade. Thank you for your flattery, it’s not necessary.” His mouth turned to a smirk, though he was happy that she still thought highly of him. “I’m not sure that I will flourish, per se, but I will try my best like everything else I do.” Adrestus was the type to always have good intentions- even if he was impulsive and reckless at times. Business-wise, he was pretty smart, and if he could look at the Court as business… maybe he could get better at it eventually. They walked, and Adrestus began to feel more comfortable with her. It had been so long, yet… they were able to pick back up and be friends again. She talked about life at court, and he was expecting to hear about what a mess it was, but her words still formed a frown on his expression.
“Rules? Evi, you know I hate those.” He let out a laugh, thinking of the times where he had disobeyed as a child, and even as a teenager. “Thank you for the advice though, I will keep that in mind.” He appreciated Evi helping him, and it lowered his anxiety about the whole thing. “I think my mind is just…. I don’t know how to describe it. I guess it’s just that I don’t want to let my family down. And yes, you will see me in court a lot soon enough.” He confessed, thinking about his father. He didn’t want to look like a fool for his family. He had come to Athenia for them, and he didn’t want to screw things up. He of course wanted to know what had happened in their home kingdom as well, and wondered if Evi knew anything… or even could tell him anything.
“I heard of his death, yes.” He listened to her more and paused in thought. After a moment, he finally responded to her question. “It is very modern. If I am being honest, I think men should lead, but the court should listen to women more.” He was thinking of Marietta and her ideas. It was a shame that she wasn’t respected as much as she could be. “I think anyone who has ideas should be able to speak so that we could make Athenia better.” He of course, didn’t focus on the fact that he wasn’t sure about having a woman with the crown. He didn’t know what Evi’s opinion was.
They moved to a better place to talk more and Adrestus moved closer to her so that he could hear her better and they could speak in more personal tones. He wouldn’t tell her that pirates had attacked him once, nor that he had almost died because of it… no one could really know, other than Ismene. He chuckled when she said that she didn’t believe his lie. “Fine, believe what you wish, what matters is that I am back, anyways.” Adre thought about the time he wore women's clothing and nodded at her words. “Maybe one day I could take you and Marietta somewhere on my ship. We could make a trip of it.” His voice was full of hope, but he knew how much it would take to bring them both away from Athenia. But there was still a small possibility.
“We had to dress in women's clothing so that we wouldn’t be noticed. Women over there are thought of even less, so we could go to places where we as Greeks wouldn’t normally be able to go.” He smiled, just thinking about him and Tim moving along the tunnels. “Egyptians don’t really like Greeks, even less so now with this war. But… even years ago, things weren’t good.” He was still uneasy about Tim going back. But he didn’t have any say in that. “It all turned out alright in the end,” Adrestus assured her. “Have I told you yet that I bought my own ship? I own the whole thing.” It hadn’t been an easy feat at all, but it had been worth it. “I would like to show you it soon, I’ve shown Elias already.”
“Unnecessary, maybe, but true,” the girl responded with a smile of her own. She didn’t know Adrestus as an adult - they had been apart for so long, but if he was anything like he had been when younger, Evi was definitely looking forward to getting to know him all over again. It was easy, she thought, being friends with Adrestus: there was no need to stand on ceremony, no need to be overly formal or polite like she was with so many other friends and acquaintances. He was so normal, just like he had always been. It was a breath of fresh air.
“You will be fine at it, I’m sure,” she almost repeated herself as she listened to him talk about rejoining court. “You won’t let your family down. Trust me, If I can navigate through court without making too many faux pas, then I am sure you will do splendidly.” And she meant it: Evi thought back to all the times she had spoken one time too many, or had dominated a conversation with her overly-bubbly outgoing personality. No one had shunned her from court for being who she was. Most, of course, enjoyed her company, but that was only in recent years where she had learnt properly how to manage court expectations against her own vivacious way of marching through life.
Evi felt a little… disappointed when Fin said that he thought men should lead. She supposed it was to be expected, a lesson he learnt on the ships, where men were all he saw day in, day out. She didn’t suppose many women were found on ships, much less in any position of power. Just like no women were found in the military, and it was all led by men. “D0 you really think so?” She asked though her question was more rhetorical than anything else. “I think Persephone could be a great leader. She was raised by the King, after all, and had the best seat from which to learn the ways of a monarch. She is probably much better suited than my father, who would ordinarily be next in line, before the laws changed.” She said nothing of the known fact that her father, Alehandros of Antonis, would have abdicated the throne had it been passed down to him. He was too much of a family man, one who wanted the best for his daughters and didn’t see the crown as a necessary part of his life.
And then there was Elias of Stravos, next in line after her father. Being as infatuated with Elias as she was, Evi had listened to the man speak about ruling Athenia. She thought him to be what was best for the nation: he had helped Lyncestia rise from practically nothing into a budding port and barony. He could do the same for Athenia, Evi was sure of it. But that didn’t stop her from liking the idea of a ruling female.
Regardless, Evi was a flighty character, with many ideas and a willingness to argue against what she believed just for the sheer thrill of the argument. “Yes, anyone should be able to speak and share their ideas, but a leader should be a servant also: one who is willing to listen to the people’s needs and respond appropriately. I don’t see why a woman couldn’t do that also. In fact, I fervently believe a woman could do it better than some egotistical man.”
Sitting as close as they were, it was easier to listen, away from the main hubbub of the market stalls. “A trip? Oh that would be incredible, I should love to travel, even if it somewhere local to Athenia! Oh Adrestus I would love that.” Evi gushed, her smile growing, if possible, even more wide in her excitement. “Your own ship? Wow that’s incredible. Can you sail it on your own or do you need a crew? Do you have a crew?”
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“Unnecessary, maybe, but true,” the girl responded with a smile of her own. She didn’t know Adrestus as an adult - they had been apart for so long, but if he was anything like he had been when younger, Evi was definitely looking forward to getting to know him all over again. It was easy, she thought, being friends with Adrestus: there was no need to stand on ceremony, no need to be overly formal or polite like she was with so many other friends and acquaintances. He was so normal, just like he had always been. It was a breath of fresh air.
“You will be fine at it, I’m sure,” she almost repeated herself as she listened to him talk about rejoining court. “You won’t let your family down. Trust me, If I can navigate through court without making too many faux pas, then I am sure you will do splendidly.” And she meant it: Evi thought back to all the times she had spoken one time too many, or had dominated a conversation with her overly-bubbly outgoing personality. No one had shunned her from court for being who she was. Most, of course, enjoyed her company, but that was only in recent years where she had learnt properly how to manage court expectations against her own vivacious way of marching through life.
Evi felt a little… disappointed when Fin said that he thought men should lead. She supposed it was to be expected, a lesson he learnt on the ships, where men were all he saw day in, day out. She didn’t suppose many women were found on ships, much less in any position of power. Just like no women were found in the military, and it was all led by men. “D0 you really think so?” She asked though her question was more rhetorical than anything else. “I think Persephone could be a great leader. She was raised by the King, after all, and had the best seat from which to learn the ways of a monarch. She is probably much better suited than my father, who would ordinarily be next in line, before the laws changed.” She said nothing of the known fact that her father, Alehandros of Antonis, would have abdicated the throne had it been passed down to him. He was too much of a family man, one who wanted the best for his daughters and didn’t see the crown as a necessary part of his life.
And then there was Elias of Stravos, next in line after her father. Being as infatuated with Elias as she was, Evi had listened to the man speak about ruling Athenia. She thought him to be what was best for the nation: he had helped Lyncestia rise from practically nothing into a budding port and barony. He could do the same for Athenia, Evi was sure of it. But that didn’t stop her from liking the idea of a ruling female.
Regardless, Evi was a flighty character, with many ideas and a willingness to argue against what she believed just for the sheer thrill of the argument. “Yes, anyone should be able to speak and share their ideas, but a leader should be a servant also: one who is willing to listen to the people’s needs and respond appropriately. I don’t see why a woman couldn’t do that also. In fact, I fervently believe a woman could do it better than some egotistical man.”
Sitting as close as they were, it was easier to listen, away from the main hubbub of the market stalls. “A trip? Oh that would be incredible, I should love to travel, even if it somewhere local to Athenia! Oh Adrestus I would love that.” Evi gushed, her smile growing, if possible, even more wide in her excitement. “Your own ship? Wow that’s incredible. Can you sail it on your own or do you need a crew? Do you have a crew?”
“Unnecessary, maybe, but true,” the girl responded with a smile of her own. She didn’t know Adrestus as an adult - they had been apart for so long, but if he was anything like he had been when younger, Evi was definitely looking forward to getting to know him all over again. It was easy, she thought, being friends with Adrestus: there was no need to stand on ceremony, no need to be overly formal or polite like she was with so many other friends and acquaintances. He was so normal, just like he had always been. It was a breath of fresh air.
“You will be fine at it, I’m sure,” she almost repeated herself as she listened to him talk about rejoining court. “You won’t let your family down. Trust me, If I can navigate through court without making too many faux pas, then I am sure you will do splendidly.” And she meant it: Evi thought back to all the times she had spoken one time too many, or had dominated a conversation with her overly-bubbly outgoing personality. No one had shunned her from court for being who she was. Most, of course, enjoyed her company, but that was only in recent years where she had learnt properly how to manage court expectations against her own vivacious way of marching through life.
Evi felt a little… disappointed when Fin said that he thought men should lead. She supposed it was to be expected, a lesson he learnt on the ships, where men were all he saw day in, day out. She didn’t suppose many women were found on ships, much less in any position of power. Just like no women were found in the military, and it was all led by men. “D0 you really think so?” She asked though her question was more rhetorical than anything else. “I think Persephone could be a great leader. She was raised by the King, after all, and had the best seat from which to learn the ways of a monarch. She is probably much better suited than my father, who would ordinarily be next in line, before the laws changed.” She said nothing of the known fact that her father, Alehandros of Antonis, would have abdicated the throne had it been passed down to him. He was too much of a family man, one who wanted the best for his daughters and didn’t see the crown as a necessary part of his life.
And then there was Elias of Stravos, next in line after her father. Being as infatuated with Elias as she was, Evi had listened to the man speak about ruling Athenia. She thought him to be what was best for the nation: he had helped Lyncestia rise from practically nothing into a budding port and barony. He could do the same for Athenia, Evi was sure of it. But that didn’t stop her from liking the idea of a ruling female.
Regardless, Evi was a flighty character, with many ideas and a willingness to argue against what she believed just for the sheer thrill of the argument. “Yes, anyone should be able to speak and share their ideas, but a leader should be a servant also: one who is willing to listen to the people’s needs and respond appropriately. I don’t see why a woman couldn’t do that also. In fact, I fervently believe a woman could do it better than some egotistical man.”
Sitting as close as they were, it was easier to listen, away from the main hubbub of the market stalls. “A trip? Oh that would be incredible, I should love to travel, even if it somewhere local to Athenia! Oh Adrestus I would love that.” Evi gushed, her smile growing, if possible, even more wide in her excitement. “Your own ship? Wow that’s incredible. Can you sail it on your own or do you need a crew? Do you have a crew?”