Post by Mariette Deveraux on Dec 17, 2015 22:06:01 GMT -5
Mariette's smile grew, hearing each of them lend their agreement to going. She'd truly expected no less from these four young women, knowing them as she did. None of the four were the kind to back down from a challenge, which was why she'd chosen them. Turning that beaming smile on each of them, her eyes were alight with renewed purpose and a touch of excitement. Finally, finally she felt as if there was purpose and meaning behind her existence now. The task laid upon her shoulders by her oldest sister and their uncle was a golden opportunity.
Trying not to give an excited bounce in place, she nodded, doing her best to appear dignified. "I knew I could count on all of you. Thank you, all. Some of what we will be doing while in Vasile will be court-related, but also some of it will be somewhat social, working with the people on each level of their society. We need to be able to assess the needs of the people to help them through the winter. Food, clothing, medicines, and as there is time and opportunity, I'd like to look into the schools there for the common-born people. My sister," pride resonated in her voice, "believes that everyone in this kingdom deserves a basic education and she wants to begin making it happen."
Mariette met the eyes of each young lady in turn, her smile for them specifically in that moment. "I asked each of you knowing that you have specific talents that can shine in this. We can accomplish good things for the people, ladies. I am so looking forward to working with all of you. Have you more questions for me?"
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