Under New Management
Dec 7, 2013 15:01:53 GMT -5
Post by Lord Daven St. Claire on Dec 7, 2013 15:01:53 GMT -5
The journey from the festival to Twinport went as smoothly as any journey could. They first took a carriage to Slateford before boarding a barge for the rest of the journey. The two enjoyed each other's company and Marisa peppered Daven with questions about the staff in his household. Knew the names of several as their little quirks and qualities, though he mostly focused on the heads. Since she would have to manage them, he thought it prudent that she knew most everything he did. Twinkeep was operated as tight as any ship in the royal navy. Scandals were unheard of, mistakes were rare and punishment for transgressions were swift. Fortunately, Daven was not a cruel man. During family emergencies, he was lenient and understanding to a point. Furthermore, they had been under the management of Lady Julia who ran things in similar style to her father, though with an obviously gentler and prettier edge.
The Duke of Twinport wondered how different Marisa would manage things. She was young and did not have experience in managing a castle, yet doing so came with the title he would bestow upon her upon their nuptials. No matter who it was, Daven wished the Duchess of Twinport to be a force to be reckoned with. He also knew that Marisa was nervous, though she was hiding it very well. How did he know? Because he would have been the same were their positions reversed. Daven had every confidence that she would do well, and he even said so a few times.
In preparation for their arrival, Daven sent notice to the Steward well in advance. The Steward, one William Warwick, was brother to the baron of Slateford, was a man accustomed to the St. Claire leadership. Like Daven, he suffered little nonsense and preferred things to be done as efficiently as possible. William had a good relationship with Julia since they understood each other and their thought processes. Thus, when William was notified of the potential changes, he was, for the lack of a better term, disgusted.
A new Duchess of Twinport? What was wrong with the heir they had? Ridiculous. William knew exactly what Daven was doing. His Grace's daughters were getting older and he was becoming increasingly lonely. That was why, William reasoned, that men took lovers. Daven needed no more children. Lady Julia would make a fine Duchess of Twinport. William was going to run this Marisa off. Yes. That would be best for Twinport, Twinkeep and all who lived in both.
Thus, when the ducal carriage arrived at the castle, William made certain that all of heads of staff were present to receive their lord and new lady. It was time to see just what this Lady Marisa was stepping into ... and out of.
Lady Marisa de Vere
The Duke of Twinport wondered how different Marisa would manage things. She was young and did not have experience in managing a castle, yet doing so came with the title he would bestow upon her upon their nuptials. No matter who it was, Daven wished the Duchess of Twinport to be a force to be reckoned with. He also knew that Marisa was nervous, though she was hiding it very well. How did he know? Because he would have been the same were their positions reversed. Daven had every confidence that she would do well, and he even said so a few times.
In preparation for their arrival, Daven sent notice to the Steward well in advance. The Steward, one William Warwick, was brother to the baron of Slateford, was a man accustomed to the St. Claire leadership. Like Daven, he suffered little nonsense and preferred things to be done as efficiently as possible. William had a good relationship with Julia since they understood each other and their thought processes. Thus, when William was notified of the potential changes, he was, for the lack of a better term, disgusted.
A new Duchess of Twinport? What was wrong with the heir they had? Ridiculous. William knew exactly what Daven was doing. His Grace's daughters were getting older and he was becoming increasingly lonely. That was why, William reasoned, that men took lovers. Daven needed no more children. Lady Julia would make a fine Duchess of Twinport. William was going to run this Marisa off. Yes. That would be best for Twinport, Twinkeep and all who lived in both.
Thus, when the ducal carriage arrived at the castle, William made certain that all of heads of staff were present to receive their lord and new lady. It was time to see just what this Lady Marisa was stepping into ... and out of.
Lady Marisa de Vere