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It might do, since it doesn't seem to be very high. It is very different for me too. But... they have many different things here. So I should find it interesting at least.

[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.

I suppose we shall see. And yes, I imagine you shall. Even these bracelets are quite amazing, really.

[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.

I haven't worked out how mine works really. Something about a power? [She gets all giddy for a moment.] I am not sure what kind of magic this is, but it sounds like I might be able to help others with it. I should like to do that.

[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.

Yes, it seems all of us have been given a "gift" of some sort upon arrival. I have been told it corresponds in some way to the god whose house we reside in.

[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.

I'm not really sure what mine is. I'm Freya house, but I do not know enough to really say what mine might be.

[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.

The only other I know from Freya has the power of Charm. A deadly power, indeed. [he chuckles a little]

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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Being charming does have it's uses. [she smiled at him then the same way she did at whichever man she was charming. All wiles and coyness. Perhaps that was hers then. Georgiana may be kind, but she wasn't an idiot. She knew how to charm, and do it well. How please for a purpose as much as for her own sake. Done it frequently enough.] I suppose I will find out what mine is, one way or another.

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.

[he just looks amused at that look she gives him. not because it didn't work -- privately, he's even more interested -- but because it seems she's just as interested in him as he is in her. it makes things easier, that's for sure] If you cannot find it on your own, no doubt your housemates will have some sort of input on the matter.

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.

[Georgiana nods, she hadn't thought of asking them, actually.] I could do that, they would know better than anyone else I suppose.

[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.

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Yes, I imagine they would. It is how I gained more information about my own power.

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.

[Some part of her is glad she is here, even if it means leaving her children. It's opportunity she'd never had in the rest of her life, and a distraction from the cold grief that had settled over her, but she supposed it might be different, if she had something waiting for her, but she doesn't.] Well, I shall have to be selfish and say that I want to keep your company for a little longer, delay you from your grand destiny that no doubt awaits. [Hoping the teasing would draw him off looking so serious about something that as of right now, he couldn't change.]

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.

[he'll chuckle at that ...]

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.

[She bites her lip in an effort to stop her smile, doesn't really work well though.]

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.

So you are told? Can you not travel?

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.

No, not if my husband does not want me too. I certainly cannot travel by myself, it's improper. [Shrug. Just how it was.]

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.

Pardon me for saying so, but he does not sound like someone suitable for a lady of your capability. [and that's not just flattery, he really does mean it. this guy sounds like a dumbass. LMFAO]

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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[She looks uncomfortable at that completely accurate observation. The whole of England knew how bad her and her husband were with each other. She didn't even know how to begin.] ... Yes... well... it's - ah... [she clears her throat, pressing her lips together as she tried to think of a decent reply that didn't sound well as bad as it was. Because her husband was an idiot when it came to his wife. >| But apparently not to his wife's best friend. Guh. Just going to switch topics right now.]

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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I'm sorry, I did not mean to make you uncomfortable. [but that kind of reaction makes him think she probably agrees and is just too nice to outright insult him]

... 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.

... No it's alright, it's the biggest piece of gossip at home, how... I'm just not used to speaking of it myself. It's just not done. [There's more besides.]

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?

I think you will find there are many things done here that we both may find a little odd.

... Hm, yes. Still, it is a large step away from what we have in my time.

[he chuckles at that] Perhaps it may not have been that long ago. [because yeah ... really, Yuri bewitched him without even trying, that much is for sure]

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Very odd indeed. Well, at least I won't be alone in my confusion, we can share that, and whatever else besides. [And back to the flirting.]

It's not very common yet, most people prefer the system of peerage, but things must change, else we will all lose our titles to revolution... [Like the French, shudder.]

Oh? [She'll guess, just a little, but not ask if he doesn't want to tell.]

[oh, now THAT gets a grin] Indeed. I hope that the water recedes quickly, then. [so he can ... get his hands on her. SOBS.]

A wise sentiment. It was not that long ago that I helped suppress a peasant uprising. Though, some of them would not know what to do with a vote if they saw one.

[... he could talk about Yuri forever, but. he'll just swiftly summarize] A woman from a faraway land once captured my attention, for her cunning and her mind. [he'll sigh a little, resting his chin in his palm] Unfortunately, she was the concubine of an enemy king. [not that that would have stopped him originally, but -- since it was revealed, there was no way he could steal her away now]

As do I, General, as do I. [She bites the tip of her finger for a second, grinning before going back being much more lady like.] A lady without her flights of fancy and pleasure is a lonesome thing indeed. [This is terrible, someone please stop them.]

Oh? That is similar to many of my time thoughts, they campaign for freedom for moderation. Only I find that strange, I do not see how one can be moderately free.

[She listens, smiling sadly at what sounded like something that only could come out of those old stories of clandestine lovers. Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Paris and Helen...] Perhaps you will see her again? Or does she love her foreign king? [She sighed, thinking of Grey.] She sounds like a remarkable woman, however. No wonder you long for one to match her.

[HAHAHA yes please someone just. tell them to get a room or. idek.] So I can imagine. [and really, he could easily just go over there anyways; the water isn't a big deal to him. but, he kind of likes teasing her, giving her something to look forward to]

Nor do I. But a king's power is in his ability to oppress and control his subjects; freedom is a terrifying thought to those who would be without support if they could not force it upon others.

Perhaps I will -- I hope that I do. [he really does. even if she's going to marry Kail, he would love for her to visit ... mostly so he can brag about how great he is in comparison to Kail ... LMAO] But her heart belongs to her king, and besides that, much of Egypt has seen her face and knows her true title. Even if I were to steal her away, it would bring shame upon my family.

[Some how I don't think getting them to the room will be the problem.] I hope you only imagine so far as finding a way to fix such terrible circumstances. [She does, she likes being able to use her mind as much as the rest of her.]

That's very true, my lord. But that is freedom, you must make up your mind. Or perhaps I am being too romantic again. [Or so her husband would accuse her of, sigh.]

I hope you do. Can you not right her letters? [Pout for that, oh Ramses no... well, at least she finds the arrogance endearing.] I understand that problem completely, in a different way... [she clears her throat politely.] The man I love... is certainly not my husband, but he made me chose my children, or my lover. Having my lover meant complete dishonour in society, as a member of the peerage, and as a woman. [Not to mention, she could never leave her children, and her husband had known it.]

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Ramses stop saying things that make her have opinions. BLEH.

NEVER <3

/duct tapes her mouth

hahaha no she's so cute ;3;

<3 Silly little romantic she is.

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/so late, i'm sorry ;;

/lays all over you

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