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A Dangerous Rebellion

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Posted: Tue, 30/05/2017 17:44 (8 Years ago)
Cassie's blue and green eyes looked deeply in Max's mother's eyes. "He saw me, covered in blood that was not my own, a savage, a monster... Yet he took me in and cared for me... Even after I bared my teeth at him he has loved me... The slavers killed my tribe, my mate, my pups..." She took a moment to take a breath. "I have found nothing but happiness in my time with your son. I love him with everything I am and will do so until the day I draw my last breath, and then forever after."

Jason nodded and hugged Octavius. "He did all that, yes. He might be out in the garden, so after we set these up we can go find him and introduce you if you'd like." He smiled broadly.
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Posted: Tue, 30/05/2017 17:55 (8 Years ago)
"Busy couple of days, huh?" She asked, grinning before tugging Cassie into a hug. "Welcome, sweet girl. To my home and to my family. You both don't need me to remind you of what people will think. I can see how you both feel. And I am so glad he gets to have love. I have grown to love his father but our marriage was political. I wanted more for my son. Thank you. I am Lady Elian. But please, call me Elian. Life is stuffy enough without being reminded of it. How soon?" She asked. Max shook his head, baffled by his mother as usual. He expected her to love Cassie, just not this intensely right off the bat.

"I would like that," Octavius said, smiling back.
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Posted: Tue, 30/05/2017 20:30 (8 Years ago)
Cassie's eyes widened as she was hugged, but happily hugged the woman back. "I had been so worried about meeting you... Thank you, so much..." She didn't want to say 'thank you so much for not running out of fear, or hitting me, or calling the slavers, or rejecting me.' She was so happy that things turned out this way. "How soon? How soon for what if I may ask?" She was completely confused by the question.

"Let's go then!" Jason led Octavius out to a path into the nearby woods behind the mansion, and to a small clearing. "I used to spend a lot of my nights out here when it was warm."
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Posted: Tue, 30/05/2017 22:07 (8 Years ago)
"Until you both wed. Unless you aren't engaged. The you should be engaged. Clearly you both love each other. Even if it is just a small vows ceremony, with witnesses here at the estate...we could have a small party just the family...none of the employed staff would talk...well, perhaps some but they can be paid off or just dismissed for the day," she mused, clearly already plotting. Max chuckled, putting his hands over his mothers. "Too fast, mother. Give her a moment to adjust. You are going to startle her talking of parties like you're no doubt imagining." "Oh, come now, Max. I have been plotting this as soon as you were old enough to walk. Let me have this one," she told him, huffing slightly in feigned frustration. "Cassie, you'll indulge me and let me dream, won't you? Even if it may never be?"

"It's beautiful out here...this whole place is. It's like a fairytale. One I keep expecting someone to wake me from. But it's real and I get to stay," Octavius said, awed as he walked behind him.
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Posted: Tue, 30/05/2017 22:49 (8 Years ago)
Cassie's head pivoted between Max's and Elian's as they went back and forth before she started chuckling. "Dreams are some of the most important things to have for oneself, yes, please dream of this wedding for me as I know nothing of it." She figured a little background might be in order. "Where I come from the process is more, simple... The two wanting to be mated, would just ask the tribe elders for permission, the parents would have their say, but other than that, there isn't too much of a party like what you're describing..." She could've described what she and her mate went through, but decided against that.

Jason grinned as he set things down. "You can stay as long as you want to. You're free, completely and utterly. If you want to go off one day you can, and if you want to come back it's up to you."
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 00:18 (8 Years ago)
"We had thought to go that route, mom," Max said, wrapping an arm around Cassie's waist. "We can still have a party, if you'd like. With Jay, Octavius, Vera and everyone else who'd like it. We're actually hoping you can help us wear down father. He's not going to like not picking a bride for me." "That's an understatement...but I think we can bring him around. I've got him, hopefully," Elian said, smiling at the two.

Octavius chuckled, kissing him. "I am glad to hear that."
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 02:01 (8 Years ago)
"Hopefully." Cassie smiled up at Max. "I don't want to think about what we'd do if his father refused to give his blessing..." She looked over to Elian. "Thank you for helping us, thank you so very much. I don't know if you realize how much this means to me..."

"And I'm glad that you're here," Jason smiled into their kiss before taking his hand and leading him back. "Let's go find Gaelan!"
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 02:20 (8 Years ago)
"I have an idea...You mentioned a mate and pups...I'm sorry for your loss. I have not lost my husband. Not yet. But kids...it's not easy to lose babies," Elian murmured, hugging the poor girl again. "I'm glad he helps get the people he does out...he's a good boy, a great man." Max smiled, his cheeks tinged pink. He knew his mother was okay with that he did. But he'd never really talked about it without his father present. She truly thought that? Perhaps it was in part Cassie.

Octavius nodded, grinning at their held hands as he walked with Jay. "Are there more people around here I should meet?" he asked.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 03:13 (8 Years ago)
Cassie was able to retain her composure, and didn't waiver when the woman talked of the loss of her mate and pups. "A truly wonderful and good man, I have to agree with you there." She smiled and moved back to Max's side once she had been released. "He helps them get back on their feet and away from the slavers. I'm helping protect them..." She wasn't sure if she should mention the orchard, but she didn't want to risk it, so she kept quiet on that part.

"Oh you can meet everyone if you'd like, but..." Jason slowed and stopped with a sigh. "I think it'd be safer for you if we went with you still b-" He couldn't bring himself to say it. He knew what the consequences could be and he couldn't bear to think of what might happen if this were to get out. His grip tightened on Octavius' hand as he had this inner conflict.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 03:39 (8 Years ago)
"I'm sure you will. You seem plenty capable. I am glad that Max has someone like you to help look out for him. He doesn't always look out for himself..." Elian said, giving her son a pointed look. "I would never needlessly throw my life or body away. Those are all need and necessary transgressions, mother," Max scoffed, a smile tugging at his lips. "Necessary transgressions...not likely, Maxy," Elian sighed loudly.

"...should be seen as a slave? I have begun to become comfortable with you, Jay. But I am still a trained slave. My...lessons will not be forgotten lightly. If ever. I can still play my part perfectly," Octavius told him lightly. Part of him rebelled, wanting to finally be seen. But the more sensible part knew what was at stack and would not, could not risk it.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 03:50 (8 Years ago)
Cassie chuckled softly and smiled. "I'll make sure that he stays healthy. He needs to if he intends to run with me," She gently bumped him with her hip. "Maxy?" She grinned at the nickname, planning to use it for her own devices later on. She shook her head and returned her gaze to Elian. "Do you know when Max's father is supposed to come back? Max said he was on a trip?"

Jason pulled the man into a tight hug. "You are not a slave. You might have the training of one, but you are not a slave anymore... I hope that later in life those lessons will fade if not vanish from memory completely..." He almost hissed through clenched teeth as he could only imagine what he was put through. "Octavius, you don't have to do this if you don't want to..."
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 04:12 (8 Years ago)
Max nudged her back, knowing he was powerless to stop the nickname from catching. "He should be home later today. It was meant as a daytrip but it's turned into a couple days now," Elian sighed, catching Max's eye. He frowned, sensing she thought it was more. "...Mother...you don't suspect..." "Of course I suspect. I have no proof but I know him...and I know what he likes," Elian murmured, not meeting her sons eye after that. "Will you be having dinner with us, Cassie?"

"Do what? Help? I still wish to help. I have to pretend for appearances sake anyway. I don't mind helping others while doing that. It'll keep you safe. And I want you to be safe. You are...everything. I own no earthly possessions. Besides the clothes you have given me. I own those and treasure them." Hugging Jay tightly, he breathed deeply. "I will be okay."
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 04:43 (8 Years ago)
Cassie looked between the two confused. What were they talking about? Her tribe never had to deal with anyone sleeping around, so she had never heard of the issue. She looked up to Max and cocked her head a bit. "That's really up to Max and you," She looked back to Elian. "If his father comes back, I'd need to be ready with an explanation..." Her eyes flitted back to Max's. "We had talked about me being presented as Max's guard, and then I could hopefully grow on his father that way... Not really lying to him, but not telling the whole truth. I am his protector, as much as he is mine, but..."

Jason let out a sigh and shook his head. "As long as you're okay, then I'll be okay." He let Octavius let go first before he relinquished his grip. "This way," He held Octavius' hand as they walked down the path, but once they reached the mansion, he let go. Weaving through the bushes of the garden, they soon came to the center with all of the flowers. Kneeling along one of the paths was an older man with graying hair, his hands covered by a pair of work gloves, and those covered in dirt. The man hadn't heard them coming and was whistling an old, but not entirely forgotten military tune.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 04:59 (8 Years ago)
Elian nodded, thinking it over. "I think that would be best. Slowly build. Let him see slight shifts over time so that he grows used to it? I would enjoy having you for dinner. But I'd rather it not be with his father just yet. I love him deeply but...things are complicated right now," Elian admitted, reaching out to squeeze Cassie's hand. "Max, you promise me that if you are choosing this girl, you choose only her." "Without question, mother. My heart, body and soul would be hers and hers alone. No one else would be allowed to touch me, hear my secrets, or be my chosen like she is," Max said, stepping to attention and bowing formally to his mother. "I will not be my father."

Octavius missed the warm comfort of Jays hand and hoped they would not need to always hide. Seeing the older man filled him with curiosity. And hearing the song, he felt compelled to hum along the few bars he knew. He had been punished severally the last time he had let himself forget his status as a slave and sing along to such a song and clamped down on the urge. Keeping himself just behind Jason, he angled his head respectively.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 14:18 (8 Years ago)
Cassie listened to them both, still confused, but she planned to ask him about it later. "Max, if you want to have dinner with your parents tonight, I can go hunting and bring something back for Vera as well. I smelled some rabbits when we ran last night,"

Jason smiled as he walked over. "Good afternoon Gaelan!" The older man looked up to him and bowed his head in respect. "Master Jason, good afternoon." He was about to push himself up when a hand motion from Jason stayed him, as he knelt down beside the older man. "I've no time to play today I'm afraid, got to finish up here and then the horses need to be fed." Jason nodded planning to take care of the horses, that chore was always fun for him. "Gaelan, this is Octavius, and h-" "He's the one you brought home yesterday, and the one who has stolen your heart." A faint smile rested on the older man's lips. Jason went pale but before he could say anything Gaelan continued. "My apologies for interrupting, but I had seen you two in the halls earlier, I hadn't meant to come around the corner then, but I saw what I did. As I serve your father, I also serve you, so I shall say nothing." Jason was a bit shellshocked to say the least. He was frozen on the spot
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 19:38 (8 Years ago)
"Alright...but I can come see you after dinner, right?" Max asked. "Only if his father actually comes home tonight. If he doesn't, then we'll probably wait until he returns to have a family dinner," Elian said.

Octavius had gone stock still, waiting to be hit, to be yelled at, to be accused of something and name calling. Bowing his head further, he was shocked when the older man did none of the above. Jerking his head up to look at him, Octavius studdied Gaelan. He had no idea how to respond or if he should say anything. Keeping his mouth shut, he waited for someone to do something. What was this world he had stumbled into? Servents loyal to their masters out of loyalties sake? Most of the places he had lived in where a den of snakes, waiting for someone yo show weakness so that the others could pounce and attack them. Turning his head to Jay, he tried to figure out what about this man made people so...so...good. He had to be some sort of living deity. Maybe he was an angel unwittingly born human? To command such power on kindness alone...Jason was special, Octavius decided. Beyond anything he had ever seen.
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 20:27 (8 Years ago)
Cassie nodded. "Of course, I hoped that you might." She smiled up at Max before that fell. "Oh wait, where did Jason and Octavius go? I remember them being behind us, but they should have gotten here..."

Gaelan stood up removing a glove and offering out the clean, but obviously calloused hand to shake. "I come from a better time, and I try to keep my morals straight." Jason smiled and after Octavius shook his hand he moved in to hug the older man. "Thank you," Gaelan chuckled and patted his back. "You know, I sort of had a feeling you'd turn out this way." Jason cocked his head to one side before it clicked and he blushed a little as he figured it out. "Was it that obvious?" This question only made the older man crack up with laughter. "Goodness gracious, to these old eyes it most certainly was." Gaelan smiled over at Octavius and calmed his laughter. "Now, what did you two come to see me about?"
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Posted: Wed, 31/05/2017 20:59 (8 Years ago)
Max frowned, thinking it over and trying to remember if they had come in with them. "I....can't remember...should we go find them? We were going to Black Ridge," Max said for his mothers sake, giving her a smile. "We'll let you return to your reading." "Alright. You all have fun," Elian said, sitting back down.

Octavius gave Gaelan a smile. "I was hoping to offer my help. Should you need it. I am Master Jason's guard, but as long as he is okay with it, I am more then happy to help out, put in honest work whenever you need me."
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Posted: Thu, 01/06/2017 02:07 (8 Years ago)
Cassie smiled and leaned down to hug the woman once more. "Thank you," She whispered before moving away and fully shifting so she could hopefully catch their scent if they'd been anywhere near there recently.

"Help? Perhaps, but I'd much more enjoy your company. Though I think you two had plans with your cousin Jason. Black Ridge, yes?" Gaelan grinned as he knelt back down. "My body might not move as fast as it once did, but my hearing is still quite keen." Jason laughed and nodded. "You were always the winner at hide and seek, you always seemed to know where I hid." Gaelan waved a hand at them as he leaned back over to get back to work. "Now shove off and go enjoy the sun," He chuckled.
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Posted: Thu, 01/06/2017 03:17 (8 Years ago)
Elian smiled, returning to her book. Max followed Cassie, trusting she would find them.

Octavius grinned, liking this man. "If you do ever need my help, please, let me know. I would be quite happy to do what I can."