[RP] Great Hall at Tudor Estate - Donnor's Room cont'd

Arthur_loxley wrote:Dinner is being served for the family to sit down and share their pain, experiences, frustrations with the arrival of Donnor to the estate. Arthur and Lynna were the first to make their way to the dining table.

Arthur_loxley wrote:He took her hands in his, looking down at them. He sighed and led her in the doors towards the dining room where supper was about to be served. He held out Lynna's chair for her to sit, and then took a seat himself next to her. He held her hand in his upon the table, staring blankly ahead at the painting on the wall trying not to think about anything right now...

Lynna wrote:He took her hands and sighed before leading her inside, he had hardly spoken, she hoped he could find some solace in her presence but right now she wasn't sure that even she had helped.

They reached the dining room, where he pulled out a seat for her and took one next to her, there was no one here yet just themsleves as he held her hand on the table. She was concerned at his now expressionless face as he stared blankly ahead, she leaned towards him swapping her hands leaving the one closest to him free to caress his arm lightly she leant in and kissed his cheek lightly, moving her hand to his jaw as she cupped it softly. She tried hard to imagine what Arthur was feeling inside and maybe at another time they could talk about it. I love you Arthur is all she could get out just so he knew she was here for him.

Tasite wrote:Marius came running into the parlour......Mama Mama!

Yes honey.

Time to eat mama.

Milady you go join the big kids and I will tend to Marius.

Laughing...Thank you Martha.

Marius be good little man for Martha and go eat with the kids ok dear.

Ok mama you can depend on me while giving a small slaute.

Tas smile at him as she gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. Then she head for the dining table

Arthur_loxley wrote:Seeing Tasite enter, Arthur gave her a small smile to make her feel comfortable. He had been trying to focus on Donnor or anything related to his own family, and this was a welcomed distraction.

Hey Tasite. Sit down. Join us. We haven't been here long. I hope the food is tasty, he tried to make small talk. He wasn't very good at it.

He squeezed Lynna's hand as it rested on top of his. Looking at her with sadness in his eyes, he just mouthed to her: I love you.

--Thekids wrote:There was a trampling echo of feet in the dining room
Followed by the voices……
Me….me…..me
Keiron
Keagon
Aiya
Anna
and
Collen
All made a mad dash towards the ONE chair next to Arthur
I wanna sit by Arthur…..me……NO!....ME!....I WANNA SIT BY COWSIN ARFER!!!

Evan entered the mayhem, picked up a child at random, sat Anna in the chair next to Arthur, and gave the other children a stern look pointing to chairs all in a line next to Anna.

This inevitably earned the other children a look from Anna, as Anna stuck her tongue out at Keiron, Keagon, Aiya, and Collen.

Evan glanced quickly at Anna, who immediately turned her head.
Evan just smiled and said
I’ll be right back….I’m going to see where your mama went
As he walked by the children, one by one, Aiya turned and said to Evan
I think mama is in her favorite place
Thank you sweetheart, I believe I know where she went……
Evan winked at Aiya, smiled and left the dining room.
Please excuse me for a few moments

Arthur_loxley wrote:Arthur heard a commotion and was startled! A trampling of feet was heard around the room, he could hear voices from his cousins. Me! Me! Me!!! He squinted his eyes shut awaiting to be bear hugged by the kids and was surprised when they went for the chair next to him. Phew! He squeezed Lynna's hand, and laughed. He whispered to her, Dodged that bullet! Just as he finished whispering to Lynna, he heard what the arguing was about:

TheKids wrote:I wanna sit by Arthur…..me……NO!....ME!....I WANNA SIT BY COWSIN ARFER!!!

The kids were pushing and pulling each other trying to get up on the chair first when Evan came in and grabbed Anna. He sat her down in the chair next to him and the other kids all sat down in a line next to Anna. Evan excused himself to go find his Aunt soon after.

Arthur pushed his chair slightly back to stand up. After doing so, he turned his head to Lynna and thought he should introduce them. These are the dalmatians! Before the kids could speak to argue with him, he stated he was JUST KIDDING! He placed his hand on each kid's head to introduce them. Lynna, this is: Anna.. Keiron.. Keagon.. Aiya.. Collen. They are a bunch of trouble makers, they are! He heard Lynna giggle as he teased the kids. And Kids, he said collectively, this is my Fiancé, Lynna. She is going to be my wife. Y'all better treat her good!

Tasite wrote:

Arthur_loxley wrote:Hey Tasite. Sit down. Join us. We haven't been here long. I hope the food is tasty.

Tasite smiles as she enters the room. Love is defiantly in the air as she watched Arthur and Lynna together.

Hello there lovebirds. Thank you as she takes a sit at the table. I know the food will be great. Just don’t let cook here you question her cooking. Tas giggles.

Then the storm came as Tas heard a loud commotion from the hall. Then the trample of little feet came running into the room. Me! Me! Me!!!
Tas giggles as she watches the kids fuss over who will sit near Arthur.

TheKids wrote:I wanna sit by Arthur…..me……NO!....ME!....I WANNA SIT BY COWSIN ARFER!!!

Tas smile as she watched Arthur with the kids.

--TheKids wrote:

Arthur wrote:…this is my fiancé, Lynna. She is going to be my wife. Y’all better treat her good!

Keagon leaned forward at that comment, scratching his head and spoke to Arthur
Financer?........financer???…….OH!......sugar momma!
Then Aiya leaned forward in her chair, looking left at Keagon
Sugar what!?...... Aiya scrunched up her face looking at Keagon. What are you talking about????......WIFE! WIFE!……like mama and Evan you dope!
HEY! Cowsin Arfer said it first!
Aiya just stuck out her tongue and blew Keagon a raspberry
The kids all looked at Lynna and chimed together
HI! Lynna!!

Lynna wrote:Hello again Tasite, she smiled as Tasite came in to join them calling them love birds, they were very much in love. They were sitting there in the quiet when she could hear the children all come in at once running over and vying for the seat next to Arthur, she looked over her shoulder as they were followed in by Evan who promptly picked up one of the children placing her in the seat.

Lynna had seen the children a few times around her family estate when they were visiting but hadn't had as much time as she would have liked to be able to get to know them. They had all grown since the last time she had seen them. Lynna smiled at Arthur commenting on dodging the bullet of the children jumping all over him as they went for the chair next to him, describing them affectionately as the dalmations. He often did that in jest when he spoke of them only because of the number of them. She giggled softly as he introduced them to her , she didn't think any of them would remember her. They all gave a big Hi in unison which made her smile even more Well hello to you all also, it's a pleasure to meet you all. She looked at Arthur again, smiling at him you have to admit Love, they are adorable. they did lighten the mood a little she thought.

Arthur_loxley wrote:Arthur looked towards the kitchen doors when Tasite mentioned the cooks temper. I hope they didn't hear! Arthur whispered across the table.

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After introducing the children, Keagon spoke up.

Keagon wrote:Financer?........financer???…….OH!......sugar momma!

Keagon! Where did you learn that phrase!? Arthur questioned him seriously, but only held the shocked emotion for a few minutes before bursting into laughter. No, not financer or sugar momma! Fiancé means spouse to be. It means we are to be wed in holy matrimony before the eyes of Jah.

Aiyanna wrote:Sugar what!?...... What are you talking about????......WIFE! WIFE!……like mama and Evan you dope!

Arthur placed his hand on Aiyanna's head. Hush. Don't you call Keagon a dope. It was a simple mistake. He heard Keagon quip back:

Keagon wrote:HEY! Cowsin Arfer said it first!

Settle down n... He barely managed to finish speaking when the children greeted Lynna in unison. He sighed and chucked at the same time when he heard her speak.

Lynna wrote:You have to admit Love, they are adorable...

Adorable little monsters! He quipped. They were hyper, highly energized children. They must have had a long napping period this afternoon. I wish I could be so lucky to have half the energy they exhibit.

Arthur_loxley wrote:Arthur was getting a bit restless. He called out for Ingrid, the only servant he knew in the household. Ingrid! Where are you? Another servant came in and offered to go find her. Good, ask her to get the others for Dinner. These kids will start eating me soon if they don't have some food!

Oh! He stopped the servant before leaving. If people aren't here in the next fifteen minutes.. we will start without them. Add that to the message.The kids were bouncing in their chairs, nodding their heads about being hungry. Yeap! Yeppp! Yeppppppers! We hungry. Now! Arthur's eyes opened in shock. How was he going to handle the masses??

Tasite wrote:Watching the kids got settle in there place when Arthur started looking for everyone else to arrive for dinner. “Ingrid! Where are you?” Arthur called out. After a moment of silence Tas notice another servant walking over to Arthur and offering to go find her. That’s not good, not good at all, you know when Ingrid doesn’t answer something is fishy Tas thought.

When Arthur said “These kids will start eating me soon if they don't have some food!” Tas let out a loud chuckle. Now we can’t have that can we Lynna. Tas giggles Be right back with a solution with that I hope.

Stepping into the kitchen and speaking with some of the servents.

Retaking her seat. I hope this will hold the kids over until everyone else makes there present known, and soon I hope so we can eat.

First servant enters with trays of fruit and cheese.



Second servant enters with trays of bread.

Arthur_loxley wrote:Mmmmmm! Look kids, food! The poor servants barely had time to set the plates down before the kids attacked the platter.. Arthur looked towards Tasite and thanked her silently.

Arthur went to grab a roll of bread and one of the kids swapped at his hand and took the roll from underneath his hand. MINE! Exclaimed one of the children. Arthur's eyes opened in shock before he said: Wow! We are hungry too, yanno??

Where is Ingrid?? He questioned again and looked towards the entrances of the Great Hall. These kids seriously need some food.

Tasite wrote:Tas slightly bows to Arthur for his thanking her. Well cousin we could not have you become the kids next meal now could we.. she said with chuckle.

Tas was about to get some to eat when Marius come running into the room.

Hi Mama he said before diving into the food with the kids.

Wow! is right Arthur.... I’m scared to put my hand any where near the food it might not come back.

Lynna wrote:Lynna was smiling at the children and their eagerness looking forward to getting some food, Arthur was getting a little impatient at the waiting, yelling out to Ingrid when another servant appeared and Arthur gave her a message to get the others for dinner.

Tas made a comment No we can't Tas she giggled with her, imagining Arthur being mauled by the hungry brood. Tasite excused herself for a moment, returning saying I hope this will hold the kids over until everyone else makes there present known, and soon I hope so we can eat. Lynna was relieved when she saw the servants enter with an assortment of platters placing them on the table. She sat back in her chair watching as the kids dove in grabbing rolls and bits of fruit and cheese. Idly running her hand over the back of Arthurs shoulder as he tried to take control of the hungry children.

Arthur_loxley wrote:There has been more than enough time in waiting. Let's start dinner. Arthur motioned for the servants to serve the first course.

A tomato based soup with noodles was served to everyone. Kid's look! Orange soup! Let's see how many different colors we can pick out during dinner. Arthur hoped that distracting the kids would make them excited to eat the dinner.



Arthur sat down to his beautiful fiancé; the servants had replaced rolls since the kids had eaten them all up. The kids started to get a bit rowdy and Arthur gazed at them all with a stern look. Who's favorite color is orange? Arthur asks everyone at the table; but he was really hoping to keep the kids entertained while the others were tied up somewhere.