Time: afternoon
Location: Castillo del Croxx in Hana'Var
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€ Angelica Croxx moved across the the stones thatt decorated the castle floor. Her gaze studied each that she stepped across. Her movements were slow and carefully placed. She whiched not to reveal her pains, her discomforts. She would not let Tanus know he had one up on her. her clothing was not of he rusual attire. The leathers and armor, she had to trade it for now with the softness of a cotton gown. Long annoying sleeves, A loose gold belt that hung long to the right side of her. Her steps she traced over, for some time. her thoughts lost to the shadows in the room

Torvald steps out of a small storage room, and straightens his tunic and belt. He's got a large smile on his face and those that know him best would guess there is or was a woman in that stroage room with him. The serving girls of this castle love it when Torvald comes to visit. They love it even more when he stays for long periods at a time. He was only here for a visit when he returned, but he has heard rumors of movment in Spyder Forest and grew consern. His father and his men can handle the trouble in Lamorak without him. A threat from Spyder Forest would be a threat to all of Hana'Var, not just lands belonging to the Croxx family. And the kingdom is weak on that side, after the fall of the Jar'Ha. Torvald sees Angel walking along the halls as well, "Hey, coz!" He lifts a hand to wave to her.

€ Angelica Croxx retracing her steps, the echoing sounds of her heels striking the stones, causes it hard for her to hear her cousin's calls. She turned and started ove rher steps again. she had a long time to think these days. Tanus had one up on her. she would not reveal more then a passing distrust of words with the man, she would not sho her hatred for him. She greeted him with a pleasing smile and such. she chewed upon her bottom lip, uttering things over as she thought aloud. "If father were....." that was no better.... Gerald she would send word to gerald. She sighed and turned her gaze snapping up as she thought of sending a paige to do it. Tanus could not stop her....But he would. she starte dto trace her steps again, head bowed in deeper thought.

Torvald frowns and looks at his upheld hand then back to his pacing cousin. His brow wrinkles slightly with consern and he drops his hand. He gives a little shrug after some thought though. Angel has always been like that. She worrise and makes a big deal out of everything. Torvald has no idea what has been going on in his uncles castle while he was away helping his father. He doesn't even know who Tanus is, or that Gerald formed a councel. Lamorak is some distance off and has been troubled for decades by outlaws and crime syndicates, so they're a little out of the loop in other family business. Torvald walks up to Angel and reaches out to tap her on the shoulder to get her attention. He's ready to block the sudden blow he expects her to deliever on reflect.

€ Angelica Croxx with her thoughts else where. She only turned to look at torvald. her eyes dull, her face fallen. She smiled a bit, and was quick to throw her arms about him. She fell into him..."Oh torvald.....your back... god the stars and heavens for you..." her words she knew would wash over him, drowned him. he did not know what she was going through here. much worst then disobeying her father. For her father never took her to the town square and place her on the rack to teach a lesson, also teach her a lesson by whipping her in public. She tugge dhim tightly.

Torvald is a bit surprised by Angel's demour. Somethings seems off. The war is over, all should be well. He does what he always does in times of trouble or akwardness. He makes a joke. "Careful now, you don't want Sol to hear you thanks the stars and heavens, but not the sun." He's not sure exactly how well Sol likes them anymore after the marraige between Angel and Petter fell through, but that wasn't the fault of any Croxx. He's sure the god doesn't blame the mortals. Otherwise they'd all have been burnned up in an inferno, right? Torvald hugs Angel close for a moment or two, not sure what else to do. "Want to tell me what's wrong?"

€ Angelica Croxx I am glad your here....." she told him, hugging him tighter, she held her breath inward, as she felt his arms move across her back. the marks were not fresh but they still hurt. She stepped back looking done as she gathered herself. "you are home, that is all i am glad for." she did not wish to curse Sol, but she wondered what the god wished with her family now. If not to be bound in marriage, what use were they to him. she looked slowly up at Torvald. her brow furrowing. Her left hand rose to wipe a smear mark of red from his jawline...."Been visiting the ladies again torvald?"

Torvald lets out a little nervous laugh at her question, any thought of reading what was between the lines of her greeting left his head as the memories of the lady he was just with entered them. As if on cue the servant girl leaves the storage room. She glances Torvald's way, but then ducks her head and heads off the other way in a bit of a hurry. The old Baron often thought it was shameful for the Croxx boys to bed with anyone that wasn't of noble blood, or at least from a high standing family. Torvald takes a step back from Angel, but is still pretty close to her. He lifts a han to wipe at his mouth area some more, even though he's sure Angel probably got it all. Why do women have to wear makeup and leave evidence behind anyway?

€ Angelica Croxx "Torvald really, if you plan to make an honest woman out to be your wife one day. I suggest meaning in halls and storage areas and such not the please to hide them. Really, and i get lectured...l you run around like my brothers and i get in trouble for ......" she stepped passed him and move dtoward the walk way of the hall that arched out into the main hall by the front doors and audeience chambre. Her hand moved across her brow. a worried expression upon her fatures. She looked a little troubled and tired. Her steps still slow as she turned and moved across the hall to the main hallway, close to the front doors and the main audience chambre

Torvald does not think much of Angel's little speach. She was always in trouble growing up. As the only girl of the bunch, her father was tougher on her. She was the one that'd most likely have babies and carry on the family line. Croxx men weren't known to live very long. Some say that will change now with the Jar'Ha gone, but the rumors about the Ra'Mir still bother Torvald. He doesn't let it show though. He's pretty good at hidding his emoiton and only showing everyone that fun-loving, clown side of himself. He follows Angel though, sensing she wants to speak to him about something. He dismisses the mention she made about a wife, he's no where near ready to settle down yet. He never even expected to live as long as he has. Maybe if he's lucky he'll die before he has to marry.

€ Angelica Croxx Glanced to the main audience chambre. She wished to steal Torvald away from the castle walls. she wante dto speak with him alone. she did not wish a guard to hear or Tanus to see her. She did not trust what he would do. What he could do? she rubbed her hand acros sher brow. she turned to torvald quickly. uttering a few words. "torvald, would you meet me iarden at sun down. there is much i wish to speak with you about? " she looked at him for his reply. there were things she had to see to, but she would meet with him, if he willed it.