Post by Mariette Deveraux on Sept 8, 2016 12:39:15 GMT -5
Their time in Vasile was hopefully winding down as the meetings progressed towards naming a new Duke for the region and perhaps unearthing the culprit in the foul murders of the Romanov family. Emile was working diligently on the investigation, she knew, often absent from the castle to pursue information and leads. Their questioning of Lady Elsa had been disturbing and distressing in equal measure, learning the tale of what happened that night, and how fortunate she was to escape with her life. Despite these steps in progress, Mariette could not shake the feeling that something was coming, yet she couldn't put her finger on what, when or why.
The hour was too early for sleep but she was not in the mood for company, sending her to seek a cloak before she mounted the steps to one of the castle's stone parapets. Mariette wanted the night and the solitude, hoping to clear her mind and restore her accustomed cheer. Stepping outside, she lifted her face to the chill edge of the wind, blinking to feel a feather soft brush against her cheek. Snow was falling in a light flurry, the flakes dancing in a swirl around her. The sight made her smile a little, a hand lifting as if to catch one or two.
Honest with herself in that moment, Mariette admitted she was rather homesick; she had never been away from her sisters so long. True, she had several of her cousins and her uncle, but there were times she wished desperately for Nicolette or Antoinette, worried that she was making mistakes of a most serious nature. Her experience with these matter was minimal at best, leaving her increasingly afflicted with self-doubt that she did not dare confide to anyone. She wanted to appear capable and in control, confident.
Leaning on the cold stone, the blue eyes gazed into the darkness as the cloak fluttered around her and the wind tugged strands of soft gold free to wisp around her face. She was not necessarily looking for answers in the silence, especially as her mind went to thoughts of being swept away as if by magic...