RP channel logs: Maeyja, Raife (section 2)

The story continues from 'Good morning sunshine' in the storyboards.
[RP]: (Lord Raife Mortim): Just as Raife finished his sentence, there came a swift knock on the door.
[RP]: (Lord Raife Mortim): Their eyes snapped away from each other and immediately to the door, both appearing apprehensive.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim raises an eyebrow.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim asks 'Expecting anyone?'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim realizes she is still holding onto the plate of cheese and steps back.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'No, how strange.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim stands up from his chair and walks to the door, turning the crude, bronze handle.
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): At the door is a tall Murgo wearing rusted chainmail. He bows slightly to Raife.
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'I'm Captain Keltek, I come bearing instructions for General Raife.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim raises his eyebrows questioningly and steps aside to allow the Murgo entrance.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim waits for the man to enter and closes the door.
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'My Lady,' he said, bowing to Maeyja, unaware of the disapproving smirk on Maeyja's face.
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'If you don't mind, I would prefer to speak with the general in private.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim curtsies lavishly. 'Of course,' she says, her voice laced with icy sarcasm.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim glares at Maeyja and inclines his head to the bedroom. She rolls her eyes at him as she leaves.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim turns his attention back to the armored Murgo.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim asks 'What is the news Captain?'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): Keltek redirects his attention to Raife, his expression unreadable. 'Well,' he begins.
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'To put it succinctly, we're transferring you from Kahsha to the Araga military district.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim asks 'Who is "we"?'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'Ah...pardon my generalization. The grolim High Priest Cyras has requested your transfer.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim asks 'Did he explain why?'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): Keltek nods. 'Yes, the General who was in command at the military base has been assassinated. He requests you take his place.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim raises an eyebrow.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim asks 'Do we know who assassinated him?'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'No,' he says, shaking his head. 'Although we believe the assassin to be a Nyissan.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim shakes his head.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'Not likely. We rarely see trouble from them.'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): 'I didn't question my orders and I suggest you do the same. We will be leaving in an hour. We will accomodate you suitably.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim nods.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'Thank you Keltek. I assume my slave will be left here?'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): Keltek nods. 'Yes, until the baby is born at least.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim nods.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'Well then, I will see you in the hour.'
[RP]: (Maeyja Mortim): The captain bows to Raife and quietly exits the hut.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'You can come out now Maeyja.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim storms out of the bedroom, her face livid.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'SLAVE? '
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim looks at her cooly.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'You're more accepted as such. I don't think it would be appropriate to refer to you as a romantic interest in front of an officer. '
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'I know you're aware of the importance of my reputation and I'm sure you wouldn't want to spoil what we have on proper labeling.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim frowns.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'Well then. What is the news? I only caught the last part.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'I'm being transferred to the Araga military district to take command. The previous general has been assassinated, supposedly by a Nyissan although I doubt that.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'As you know, you will remain here.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim furrows his brow. 'Why didn't you tell me about the baby?'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'My situation is a bit delicate. I thought to maintain secrets until I had a plan worked out.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim raises an eyebrow.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim Well, my life isn't all roses at the moment,' she says, her voice unusually calm. 'The moment I give birth to this child, it's going to be wrenched from me.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'Then for all I know, I'll be impregnated by half a dozen other Dagashi and be killed either in child birth or when I can no longer conceive.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'I thought if I kept a few things to myself I could avoid at least one of those predicaments. Apparently not, though.'
[RP]: (Lord Raife Mortim): Raife's face began to grow angry. 'I'll be damned if I let another man touch you.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim raises her eyebrow, her lips curving into a devious smile.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'Jealousy, Raife? I hardly expected that from you.'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim shakes his head and ignores her comment.
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim says 'I will figure something out. Although, it's doubtful you will be able to keep the child. I might be able to get you out of here.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim sighs.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim says 'I certainly hope so.'
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim smiles bleakly. 'Well then, this is the last I'll see of you and we have an hour left. Any ideas on how we should spend our time?'
[RP]: Lord Raife Mortim raises an eyebrow.
[RP]: (Lord Raife Mortim): 'I can think of a few,' Raife says, his voice remaining serious.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim grins evilly.
[RP]: Maeyja Mortim winks at Lord Raife Mortim.

The story is continued in 'Small talk' in the storyboards.

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