Dearest Diary (December)
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sidhe_faerieDecember
G1 (Feathers)
Dearest Diary,
I received the strangest gift yesterday. It was a gold broach shaped like a bird. It came by way of the Ambassador of the Tylwyth Teg Court. The bird is very detailed. Its wings are open like it is in flight and each feather is detailed on the wings. They look like lace. It is beautiful. I’ve never had a piece of jewelry that wasn’t from mother or grandmother. I’m having mixed emotions about it.
The note that was with it was the from the Queen March of the Tylwyth Teg. That is Paddrick’s mother. She sent it as a Yuletide gift. I think it’s strange that I’m getting a gift from his mother.
Grandmother reminded me later in private to send a letter thanking her for the gift. I don’t think words are enough to tell her how much I love it. I hope I don’t babble on like I’m silly.
The note said that she hopes to see me soon. I wonder what that means. I wonder if she is coming here to meet with me and Grandmother. We aren’t betrothed but I think that is the plan for us. Who knows what Grandmother and she are already discussing. I wonder if Grandmother knew that Paddrick was a Prince and that he was here in Ogham-Duir to meet me.
I wonder what kind of bird it is. I have never seen one like it, at least not on Ogham-Duir. Maybe it’s a bird that lives in Wales. I don’t remember seeing it when I was there but I really wasn’t looking for birds. I shall take it to the librarian and see if he can identify it.
Paddrick hasn’t even given me anything yet. We haven’t even discussed if we are exchanging gifts. We are not betrothed unless somebody didn’t tell me. I found a beautiful travel bag in the market in Rosemont for him. It has a place for his sketch pad and materials and a gold buckle.
I wore the bird on the sash of my court dress when it arrived. The ambassador was very pleased. I couldn’t help myself it is so beautiful and delicate. The feathers on the wings just astound me. It must have taken a very long time to make it.
That is odd since I didn’t even know he was a Prince until the Tuathan Ball. I wonder when it was made. I’m sure that was not long enough to have it made. I think I’m being set up again. At least I like him better than Prince Brandon.
If we do get betrothed, I wonder when we shall get married. I think a spring wedding is wonderful but Victra is getting married in March so that may not be a good idea.
Maybe the bird is a clue as to when we are getting married. I suppose anything is possible.
Dionne is here. There is another gift. I wonder who that is from. There is a note attached to it so I will know in a minute. Oatmeal for breakfast again with no jam.
X
NBA: Note from Queen March
X
NBE 17: (The Music Box)
Dearest Diary,
The present that I got yesterday was from Paddrick. He gave me a music box in the shape of a mechanical bird. It is so amazing. The detail makes it look almost real. It is a little blue bird with black jewels for eyes.
It has a beautiful song. In the note Paddrick said it was one of his favorites. He must have chosen one of the Tylwyth Teg songs to put in it because I have never heard this song but it is lovely.
I put it on my dressing table where I can look at it every day. First I receive a gift from Queen March and now a gift from Paddrick. This is all so unexpected.
Grandmother says that it is all very proper when the negotiation for a betrothal is going on. She said I should send gifts to them. I had Paddrick’s gift already. I showed it to her and she smiled and said it was a proper gift. I asked it a bolt of faerie silk would be a good gift for the Queen and grandmother said no. She said it should be something more special. Grandmother suggested that I give her a trinket or jewelry.
I think a unicorn from the Glassworks would be a good gift. I will have a special one made and sent. They can put jewels in the eyes and gold faerie dust in the glass. I’m going today to get it ordered. I hope it won’t take long to have it made.
Paddrick will be here for supper tonight. Grandmother invited him. I had Dionne prepare my prettiest dress and I’m going to wear the broach from Queen March as well.
Dionne is here and I have several errands in Crystal Spires today. I must get going.
X
NBA: Note from Paddrick
X
I3 (Confession / Declaration of love)
Dearest Diary,
Yule is over and tomorrow I leave for Wales and the Tylwyth Teg Court. I’m sort of excited but kind of nervous too. What if his family doesn’t like me? Will that put an end to the betrothal negotiations?
Paddrick and I took a walk in the garden yesterday afternoon. He told me that he loves me. I was quite surprised because he and I still know very little about each other.
Paddrick then explained that he fell in love with me the moment we met at Brimstone Tavern. He said that I was the loveliest faerie he had ever seen and he wanted to get to know me after that. I’m not sure if that is true. How can you fall in love with someone on sight?
When we were on the quest together, he was amazed how brave and resourceful I could be. I just did what I always do on a quest that one was no different. I enjoyed the quest mostly because of his company. The task itself was very easy.
I have to admit that I like the way he makes me feel special. I have never had such attention. He gives me flowers and writes poetry for me. I also loved the sketch he made for me. He has a gift for art and poetry. I suppose that has made him my sweetheart at least.
We danced at Aura’s wedding and at the Tuathan ball almost all night. While we danced, we laughed and talked a bit. I thought both times that the evening went too quickly.
But do I love him? I don’t know what I feel really. Maybe it is love. He is special to me and I am extremely fond of him. I never really have been in love so I can’t say that this is what I am feeling.
Do I want to love him? I think so. I do think he would be a good husband to me. He would balance me. I tend to get obsessed with training and my duties. He has a sense of fun that I will need to keep me from being too serious.
Do I believe that he loves me? Yes I do. He has not done anything to make me think otherwise. He practically wears his heart on his sleeve. I have caught him giving me adoring looks on more than one occasion.
At the Yule feast he sat with me and talked about Wales and his family. I think he believes that the betrothal is sure thing. I hope it is. I don’t think I could find better a better husband than Paddrick.
Time will make our bond stronger. Betrothals are generally a year sometimes two. It depends on the age of the couple. It is hard to say when we would marry because we are so young. Grandmother wanted me to marry Prince Brandon right away so I don’t think it will be a very long betrothal.
Dionne is here and so are the footmen with the trunks to pack for the trip. I must get busy. I have a lot to do.
G1 (Feathers)
Dearest Diary,
I received the strangest gift yesterday. It was a gold broach shaped like a bird. It came by way of the Ambassador of the Tylwyth Teg Court. The bird is very detailed. Its wings are open like it is in flight and each feather is detailed on the wings. They look like lace. It is beautiful. I’ve never had a piece of jewelry that wasn’t from mother or grandmother. I’m having mixed emotions about it.
The note that was with it was the from the Queen March of the Tylwyth Teg. That is Paddrick’s mother. She sent it as a Yuletide gift. I think it’s strange that I’m getting a gift from his mother.
Grandmother reminded me later in private to send a letter thanking her for the gift. I don’t think words are enough to tell her how much I love it. I hope I don’t babble on like I’m silly.
The note said that she hopes to see me soon. I wonder what that means. I wonder if she is coming here to meet with me and Grandmother. We aren’t betrothed but I think that is the plan for us. Who knows what Grandmother and she are already discussing. I wonder if Grandmother knew that Paddrick was a Prince and that he was here in Ogham-Duir to meet me.
I wonder what kind of bird it is. I have never seen one like it, at least not on Ogham-Duir. Maybe it’s a bird that lives in Wales. I don’t remember seeing it when I was there but I really wasn’t looking for birds. I shall take it to the librarian and see if he can identify it.
Paddrick hasn’t even given me anything yet. We haven’t even discussed if we are exchanging gifts. We are not betrothed unless somebody didn’t tell me. I found a beautiful travel bag in the market in Rosemont for him. It has a place for his sketch pad and materials and a gold buckle.
I wore the bird on the sash of my court dress when it arrived. The ambassador was very pleased. I couldn’t help myself it is so beautiful and delicate. The feathers on the wings just astound me. It must have taken a very long time to make it.
That is odd since I didn’t even know he was a Prince until the Tuathan Ball. I wonder when it was made. I’m sure that was not long enough to have it made. I think I’m being set up again. At least I like him better than Prince Brandon.
If we do get betrothed, I wonder when we shall get married. I think a spring wedding is wonderful but Victra is getting married in March so that may not be a good idea.
Maybe the bird is a clue as to when we are getting married. I suppose anything is possible.
Dionne is here. There is another gift. I wonder who that is from. There is a note attached to it so I will know in a minute. Oatmeal for breakfast again with no jam.
X
NBA: Note from Queen March
X
NBE 17: (The Music Box)
Dearest Diary,
The present that I got yesterday was from Paddrick. He gave me a music box in the shape of a mechanical bird. It is so amazing. The detail makes it look almost real. It is a little blue bird with black jewels for eyes.
It has a beautiful song. In the note Paddrick said it was one of his favorites. He must have chosen one of the Tylwyth Teg songs to put in it because I have never heard this song but it is lovely.
I put it on my dressing table where I can look at it every day. First I receive a gift from Queen March and now a gift from Paddrick. This is all so unexpected.
Grandmother says that it is all very proper when the negotiation for a betrothal is going on. She said I should send gifts to them. I had Paddrick’s gift already. I showed it to her and she smiled and said it was a proper gift. I asked it a bolt of faerie silk would be a good gift for the Queen and grandmother said no. She said it should be something more special. Grandmother suggested that I give her a trinket or jewelry.
I think a unicorn from the Glassworks would be a good gift. I will have a special one made and sent. They can put jewels in the eyes and gold faerie dust in the glass. I’m going today to get it ordered. I hope it won’t take long to have it made.
Paddrick will be here for supper tonight. Grandmother invited him. I had Dionne prepare my prettiest dress and I’m going to wear the broach from Queen March as well.
Dionne is here and I have several errands in Crystal Spires today. I must get going.
X
NBA: Note from Paddrick
X
I3 (Confession / Declaration of love)
Dearest Diary,
Yule is over and tomorrow I leave for Wales and the Tylwyth Teg Court. I’m sort of excited but kind of nervous too. What if his family doesn’t like me? Will that put an end to the betrothal negotiations?
Paddrick and I took a walk in the garden yesterday afternoon. He told me that he loves me. I was quite surprised because he and I still know very little about each other.
Paddrick then explained that he fell in love with me the moment we met at Brimstone Tavern. He said that I was the loveliest faerie he had ever seen and he wanted to get to know me after that. I’m not sure if that is true. How can you fall in love with someone on sight?
When we were on the quest together, he was amazed how brave and resourceful I could be. I just did what I always do on a quest that one was no different. I enjoyed the quest mostly because of his company. The task itself was very easy.
I have to admit that I like the way he makes me feel special. I have never had such attention. He gives me flowers and writes poetry for me. I also loved the sketch he made for me. He has a gift for art and poetry. I suppose that has made him my sweetheart at least.
We danced at Aura’s wedding and at the Tuathan ball almost all night. While we danced, we laughed and talked a bit. I thought both times that the evening went too quickly.
But do I love him? I don’t know what I feel really. Maybe it is love. He is special to me and I am extremely fond of him. I never really have been in love so I can’t say that this is what I am feeling.
Do I want to love him? I think so. I do think he would be a good husband to me. He would balance me. I tend to get obsessed with training and my duties. He has a sense of fun that I will need to keep me from being too serious.
Do I believe that he loves me? Yes I do. He has not done anything to make me think otherwise. He practically wears his heart on his sleeve. I have caught him giving me adoring looks on more than one occasion.
At the Yule feast he sat with me and talked about Wales and his family. I think he believes that the betrothal is sure thing. I hope it is. I don’t think I could find better a better husband than Paddrick.
Time will make our bond stronger. Betrothals are generally a year sometimes two. It depends on the age of the couple. It is hard to say when we would marry because we are so young. Grandmother wanted me to marry Prince Brandon right away so I don’t think it will be a very long betrothal.
Dionne is here and so are the footmen with the trunks to pack for the trip. I must get busy. I have a lot to do.