Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2015 23:35:15 GMT -5
The lake called to her today, urging her to shed the skin of Lady Sienna in favor of someone less consequential and more... free. Sophie had been difficult the day before, and Giulia passed a rough night, leaving Sienna drained from trying to look after them both. They were both quietly resting together this morning, and Sophie finally seemed to be back in control of herself, sufficiently so to help Giulia. She decided to take advantage of that and slip out of the house to snatch a little time and a chance to clear her mind.
Sienna enjoyed walking along the lake's shore, feeling the still-warm water tease her toes while the sun soothed her aching muscles. She didn't bother with a hat or a parasol, wanting to feel the rays on her hair and skin. Dressed simply in one of her work-dresses in pale blue, her hair tied up in a cream colored scarf, she was comfortable, the skirts kilted to one side and tucked into the leather belt around her hips. Her shoes had been left with her horse, tied to one of the bushes near the shore where he had plenty of browse and access to the water while she walked.
Pausing, she lifted her face to the sun and closed her eyes, wishing for a moment that she could shed her dress for a swim but she'd heard voices from time to time. Swimming wasn't an option today. Sienna settled for walking down one of the small docks, sitting on the edge to dangle her feet in the water. A sigh heaved, she felt herself finally beginning to relax, leaning back on her hands to bask in the rays like a drowsy cat.
Peace at last... sweet, undisturbed peace.
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