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asgardeventide2012-06-17 12:29 pm
ramses) wrote in asgardeventide2012-06-17 12:29 pm
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[how about a nice video post, asgard? have mr. egyptian here leaning back comfortably in a chair in his room, looking out the window in amusement as he runs a hand through his hair]
Such complaining about a little water, Asgard! It is about time for Akhet, where I come from -- the beginning of the year, and the annual flooding of the Nile River. If only those who had built these halls thought to accommodate for the possibility of a flood.
Ah, but perhaps one of the gods has experienced a loss recently. It is said the Nile floods because of the tears Isis sheds for her dead husband, Osiris.
Such complaining about a little water, Asgard! It is about time for Akhet, where I come from -- the beginning of the year, and the annual flooding of the Nile River. If only those who had built these halls thought to accommodate for the possibility of a flood.
Ah, but perhaps one of the gods has experienced a loss recently. It is said the Nile floods because of the tears Isis sheds for her dead husband, Osiris.
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I suppose that makes sense, but that seems very selfish. [She ponders on the whole Gods crying.]
ASSUMING THIS IS VIDEO ... alkdja
Is there no man who would carry you to where you need to go?
Selfish? What makes you say that?
fdjsfsd yes! FF. SORRY. also sorry for the tl;dr, sob.
Oh, I couldn't ask someone to do that. No doubt many people are busy seeing to damage. Besides I hardly even know where to go just yet, new as I am.
[She bites her lip, a great deal of men hated when a woman gave her opinion on just about anything.] Well.. they want us to prosper don't they? Seems a sentiment similar like that of parents to children. But... [Sigh.] How are we to prosper like this? Like you said in your homeland. The Nile floods, but when it floods too much, does it not also cause destruction? What prosperity is there in that? And if it is grief, why would you make your child suffer for your pains, surely you would... want what you still have to be good? Or rather, appreciate what you do have? I'd never do such to my own children, make them suffer, even in my deepest grief, for what others have done to me?
never apologize for tl;dr <333
[and actually, he's quite impressed. while he'll sleep with any woman beautiful enough, what he really seeks is a woman fit to be a queen -- a woman who can think, who can calculate. a woman who is smart. so really, the opinion surprises him -- but it certainly doesn't irk him. in fact, it makes him more interested, and it shows when he leans forward with a grin]
A keen observation! With the prosperity the Nile brings, it does sometimes bring destruction as well. But can you have one without the other? The destruction helps us learn, helps us become stronger.
As far as the gods go, however ... it remains to be seen how much compassion they hold for us, despite needing our help. Rather odd of them, isn't it?
\o/ oh good. She thinks too much, sob.
She's so taken back when he actually shows an interest in what she said. It was seldom that ever happened. Charles had only ever been the one to do that, and Fox. But a lot of them just humoured her because of her rank. So for just a second, Georgiana's flustered before she finds her words. Compliments she can deal with, actual intellectual interest is foreign..]
There is that. It is truth that we need such things to grow, but... though certainly not in this, to what extent do you think that goes? I make my daughters do things they do not want to often, and my how they complain. It reminds me of this greatly. [And she smiles when she thinks of her girls, all of them, and it's not quite so fake.]
I guess so. I just hope they are not vengeful like stories say they are, should we not prosper enough, so to speak. Seems common for Gods to just wipe human beings clean when they dislike them.
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[and her reaction really just makes him grin more. not only is she cute flustered, but the fact that she seems surprised he listened to her -- well, it gives him the feeling that she has so much more to say, that's been waiting to come out, all bubbled up inside. and considering what she's said so far, it could be ... very interesting.]
Children cannot always do the things they wish to do, else they would become monsters, I think. [he chuckles a little.] You can always learn from the tragedies you may find in life. Of course, it is your choice to learn or to simply wallow in the sadness and anger that these things bring.
It would surprise me, given the task we have been forced into, if they were to become angry with us. If they need us to prosper to help them, then in turn they ought to help us. It is difficult to say, however -- where I come from, there are priests and texts to explain these things. These gods are new to me, I do not know anything about the stories that surround them.
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[She was going to remain as positive as much as she could. Easy to do when there were men who were nice like he was. Most people here seemed to be pleasant, and that was more than she could ask for really.]
My girls certainly try. Have such temper tantrums some times. [She grins happily but it fades almost completely when he says that, looking away.] Yes, some you certainly can. Some you just have to learn to accept with good grace. [Pure resignation was all she had any more.]
So too is it where I come from. But it's not... much like this. It's usually more a guide lines for how mankind is to be judged after we die. [shrugs.] I... had little interest in it, I must admit. Now I wish I had paid more attention.
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[that grin ... she must really miss her kids. it was unfortunate that parent and child had to be separated that way when brought here ...]
How many do you have, then? [he'll let that next part drop, since it seems to displease her]
Ah, there is a great focus on the afterlife where I am from as well. The wealthiest are mummified and buried with their possessions, so they may have them in the afterlife. But I have yet to hear anything like this since I have arrived here.
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[She picks up again, at the mention of them.] Five. Well, the first girl is my husband's by one of the maids. [That was a whole ball of humiliation that wasn't worth touching on.] But I love them all the same. Four girls and a boy. [She doesn't speak of the rest of it, it wasn't worth mentioning, for all that it happened not that long ago.]
Oh, I thought that was just stories. I didn't know people actually did that. [Which is all morbidly fascinating.] Some people like to decorate their homes like they did in Egypt. Sort of.
[Where her manners, on that note. Here they are talking, and she hasn't even introduced herself.] I'm Georgiana Cavendish, but my friends call me Gee.
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[he doesn't seem surprised or concerned at the maid thing. it's not really uncommon to have several children with several women in his time, after all.] I'm afraid I have yet to have children myself, but I have many older sisters who are married and with child that I spend time with on occasion.
It is quite real, I assure you. I have not lived long enough to see the passing of many Pharaohs, but I assure you the burial of Tutankhamen was quite grand. If that name is familiar to you, of course. [but he pauses, looking a little surprised at what she says next.] "Like they did in Egypt"? What sort of manner would that be?
[and when she introduces herself ... well. normally he'd be a little more of a gentleman, but he'll settle for a bow over the camera for now] It is a pleasure to meet you, Gee. [presumptuous? hell yeah he is. but he is quite sure she likes him enough to let it pass ;)] General Usr Ramses, at your service.
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[Nothing surprises her any more in regards to that.] I am sure that when you do, you'll be a most excellent father. [He was already kinder than her own husband, and her girls adored their father.]
I've not heard the name, I am afraid. And... well they like the patterns on some of the tombs. Greek and Roman as well. Indeed, some parts of the ancient structures are moved all the way to where I live in England to decorate... [Which probably isn't the nicest thing to say.] We're quite in awe of cultures past, Egypt especially is considered one of the greatest. [Though very little is known, and only concerns Gee as far as fascinating stories and gossip went.]
... Ramses? [She nods her head to him, over the feed. She doesn't know that name either. Georigana wouldn't added the name if she didn't want him to call her that.] The pleasure is all mine, my lord.
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Well, that's very kind of you to say! I hope I shall live up to your expectations. [he figures he will be pretty busy being pharaoh to really personally take care of his (many) children in the future, but -- hey, that's what nursemaids and wives and stuff like that are for]
You would decorate your home like a tomb? [he seems baffled by this ... not really offended by the fact that they're being taken, but just kind of ... why would you want that stuff in your house] Or rather, with parts of an actual tomb? How morbid. But Egypt is a great and majestic place, if currently lacking in good leadership. There have been many great kings before my time.
[and for that, he puts on a knowing smirk; time to amp up the charm a little ;)] Oh, but a great deal of the pleasure is mine as well; after all, it isn't often that I see such a beautiful woman willing to speak her mind so readily.
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Not so much the tombs, but... the temples I think it is? They like to decorate them like that. [Privately glad she didn't offend. This was going to be tricky until she learnt enough.] It's the good leaders that matter in the end, not that bad ones. The bad ones just make the good ones noticeable where they might other wise be mundane. Like you said, you need destruction to make things flourish and grow. In England, I'm involved in politics in a manner. My husbands a very important man, and thus so am I.
[She's flustered again for a second before she realises what he's doing and then she arches an eyebrow at him, playfully stern.] You'll have to try harder than that, General Ramses. [It falls a second later as she laughs.] But I am pleased you find me so, and that you enjoy my conversation.
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Well, that is less strange, I suppose. [he might have been offended if he knew there had been things taken from his own tomb, but -- this just gives him a mental note to hold on to. make a tomb that's impossible for people to break in to] And yes, the good will be remembered far longer than the bad, I am certain of that much. But for the time being, the people suffer, and it is not such a pretty sight. [he pauses. he's not surprised she's involved in politics, with a brain like hers, but he's curious about this "england"] Is this England nation far from Egypt?
[and his expression grows playful, though a little predatory] Oh, I have yet to try, though I will be certain to inform you when I do. [but he'll lighten up a bit after saying that, relaxing back in his chair] Most women that I meet in my travels are uneducated and otherwise vapid. There has only been one in my own world I could truly consider my equal.
Ramses stop saying things that make her have opinions. BLEH.
[People were rather horrible with their effort to dig up history sometimes.] Then I suppose you know what you have to do? My ability lies in being able to attract attention, so I don't know how much help I would be. [At his question, she nods.] It's an island, off, well I do not know what you call it in your time, but to the north-east of Egypt. Past Greece, and then further again. It's very cold and wet.
[She grins at that. The vague question of what on earth did she think she was doing was swept away for the moment, she was enjoying herself and her husband and society couldn't stop her.] Careful sir, or I'll hold you to it. [She raised a hand to hide the giggle she couldn't stop behind it. Though at what he says she looks a little bit miffed.] Do you suppose it's because men don't bother to teach them anything? We act as we are taught, and most women, or at least women in England, are told to look pretty and bare sons. If that's all expected to do, why would you bother with things you'll never be appreciated for in the end beyond perhaps the same way a pretty bow is on a present? [It's said with more venom than she really intends, and she sinks back a little, dropping her head a little.] Sorry, that was not... aimed at you.
NEVER <3
I do. Unfortunately, my progress was interrupted by this little inconvenience we find ourselves in, currently. [there's a bit of a cold tone that comes with that word, inconvenience. although being here has taught him a lot, he is a little miffed that he has to sit around here instead of playing his cards to get to the throne]
I have never traveled so far! But cold and wet sounds very much the opposite of Egypt. It is mostly desert, dry and hot.
[his grin grows a little wider at her answer. as irritated as it was, it shows that she's thought about this, that she resents the idea of sitting around and doing nothing with her mind] I take no offense; you are correct in a sense. Though a woman is essential in the process of having a child, a family, a life -- they do not always learn what men do. Sometimes, that is no fault of their own. What is truly baffling to me is a noble woman from a well off family ... with access to teachers and the resources to become intelligent, yet with no desire to do so.
/duct tapes her mouth
Yes, very very different, I couldn't imagine anything being so dry. We have great green fields, that go on as far as you can see. [Said with a fondness, she does rather love going to visit Bath, in the country side, where things are simpler.]
[Georgiana would do things with her mind regardless of what she was told to do, that was just her way. In her mind, she could roam and dream of something better.] Perhaps your noble women are different to ours, but it's considered unfashionable for a woman to be too educated. For the life of me I don't know why the powers that be are so insecure.
hahaha no she's so cute ;3;
Well, I can't say no to a face like that.
That sounds interesting, to say the least. It is so strange, to think that there is so much out there yet to be discovered.
[and he actually outright laughs at that] Unfashionable! Hah! Perhaps I should have clarified. I do not care much for what is "fashionable". I am sure many would disagree, but a woman who can think and strategize is the only woman fit to be my Queen.
<3 Silly little romantic she is.
There is so very much, and it all sounds so beautiful so I am told. But then humans are capable of very much.
[She watches him, amused at his amusement.] Then I do not know how well we shall get along, I am revered for being at the very height of what is fashionable for women, but I don't know whether that is because I have standards or not. [She chuckled quietly.] Just make sure you are worthy of such a woman.
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Revered? How interesting. [and he does mean that -- it's not something that interests him in particular, but for her to be known for it is something he isn't accustomed to so much in his time]
It is not a crime to be interested in those things; simply not a factor I consider important. [he'll smile at that last bit, there] Oh, I intend to be.
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Well perhaps that is too strong a word. But a great deal of people just like to look at me, I use it for my political party really. [The huge crowds that appeared just because of her presence was a little heady sometimes.] Oh dear that sounds very arrogant doesn't it? Well, it's to get votes... [...wait...] Ah... you do not have democracy do you?
No, I suppose you consider your sword to be of more importance? It's a bit like that. You pick your tools to suit your work... [She looked down for a moment as she thought. Her husband hadn't understood it either. But that was probably because he didn't care. Men usually in the end didn't, and some part of her felt out of her depth again. refusing to show it though, she just smiled.] Listen to me prattling on like some silly chit, what use does a General have of these things? Women are odd creatures, I know.
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We do not. Egypt functions under an absolute monarchy. [a pause] But I should like to hear more about how a democracy works.
Ah, but it is not just prattle; you should never censor yourself that way. I know well how a woman can use her looks to secure what she likes. [he chuckles] But I suppose you are right, in a way. A man secures what he likes with his sword. [... well, Ramses gets what he wants with his looks, too, but ...]
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Oh, we have something like that too... both really, both a King and a democracy. I am of the royal circle, the title of Duke is below the King himself. However, the freedom to make laws is no longer held by the king, it must be verified by him though. People vote for laws that they do and do not want. I can't vote myself, it's only for select men, but I know the system well. [Very well.]
Some of them are so good at it, it amazes me, that men do not even realise until it's all been snatched under their feet and still the woman in question isn't resented for it. [She chuckles. She'd done that once or twice.] There's more to it than just power of course, but that can be a large part of it.
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... They vote for change when they want it. How interesting. Any man can vote, not just the rich?
[he laughs] Yes, I have seen that happen many times. In fact, I may have fallen victim in the past myself.
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Well, not every man. You have to be male, a house or land owner, and of course, a British citizen, not very useful if foreigners vote, they could sabotage all manner of things. But not every man owns his own land and house, either, so you can see how it is limited.
[She leans forward a little, smiling at him teasingly.] I trust at one time or another you were a young man that did not quite know all of a beautiful woman's tricks for such a thing to occur?
/so late, i'm sorry ;;
/lays all over you
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