agelesseyes: (Seeker of the Dragon)
Moiraine Damodred ([personal profile] agelesseyes) wrote2013-04-19 02:15 am

Second Weaving: Bel Tine. [Action/Written]

[Moiraine has spent the last month or so settling into her home and practically living out of the library. She's scoured every book she can possibly find on her own world, history, magic, even stories and fables and parables from other worlds. Some of it's been useful, like giving her ideas for new ways to wield the Power, while others have proven to be nothing more than idle time spent with her nose buried in a book.

But today is a bit different. In the Westlands, it would be about the proper time for Bel Tine, and doing anything that even resembled work was all but forbidden on such a day. Besides, it's been a while since she truly had the time for personal enjoyment, and there are few things Moiraine Damodred likes more than riding and with no pressing matters to attend to, she'll stop by the stables to saddle and bridle Aldieb before taking the white mare out for a good long ride through the spring air. She'll be riding down to the southern lake and back at a fairly easy pace, just enjoying a trot through the forest before returning to town. During the afternoon she can be seen around House 27, opening up windows and doing a bit of sweeping outside to keep the place neat and tidy. Siuan...is not the best for such things, and that was one little bit of custom she was willing to break in order to have a clean home.

During the evening, the Aes Sedai can be found at Good Spirits, thinking on things that have occurred since the last Bel Tine. She'll be sitting at a corner table, sipping a drink slowly throughout the night. She's more than happy for company, anyone coming over greeted with a smile.

Sometime during the afternoon, she sends out a Written message as well, more for her own curiosity than anything.]


Good Day Luceti,

I understand that this was a long winter for the land here, but I for one am glad to know that spring has finally arrived. In my world, the first few weeks of spring are when the celebration of Bel Tine occurs. A festival for young love, the end of winter, prayers for a good harvest and new beginnings. Are there any such celebrations in your own worlds for the coming of spring?

Secondly, I am seeking a partner for a little bit of exercise. I fear I have fallen out of practice with my staff and I should like to find someone to train my reflexes back to where they should be.

And finally, I should like to thank whoever manages the stables here. I greatly appreciate your services in tending to Aldieb, as is she. If there is some way I might repay you, I would be more than willing to offer my help however I can.

Regards,

Moiraine.


[Even here, she still pointedly leaves off her House name, for reasons known only to Siuan.]


(ooc: Catch Moiraine anywhere! In town, at the stables, down by the lake, in the woods, at the bar!)
i_speak_softly: (Thinkin' stick)

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[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-04-20 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Don replies aloud, because he kind of hates writing:]

Do you mean a bo staff?
i_speak_softly: (I come in peace.)

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[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-04-20 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm always looking for new sparring partners.
i_speak_softly: (*friendly smile*)

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[personal profile] i_speak_softly 2013-04-21 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. I've trained with it for a long time.

[That is, he's pretty good, but he doesn't want to brag.]