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Subject: A New Day


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Faeirex
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Date Posted: 21:44:46 04/30/02 Tue

Faeirex stared down at the gown a serving maid had just pushed into her arms. It was a mass of soft icy blue silk and delicate embroidery. The court women had worked fast, she had to say that for them.

Curiously, she tried it on. It fitted her perfectly, clinging to her limbs. The bodice was covered in intricate beading with a low neckline, the sleeves flaring gently around her wrists. When she turned, the skirts swirled about her, the silk rustling gently. How much would a dress like this cost?
There were shoes to match, then a beautiful filigree necklace. Finally, she found a note, crushing her illusions.
Methinks in this you will be the brightest star at court. Be strong. Soon the time will come that you will rule the fate of many. Do not disappoint me Earthchild.

Faeirex crushed the note in her fist.
Don't feel you have a hold on me that easily. I may be under your command for now, but don't think this hold will last forever. I will be free of you if it's the last thing I do.

With a heavy heart, she placed the necklace around her slender throat, fastening the chain. To her, it was as weighty as a manacle. She stepped in front of the mirror.
However she might feel about the 'gift', she reluctantly conceeded that the sender had taste. It gave a beautiful contrast to her dark hair and creamy skin- Faeirex looked as regal as any queen. That was the point, she supposed.

Lightly, she stepped to the door. Legolas waited outside. With a thrill of pleasure she watched the way his eyes widened when he saw her. The actress in her took over. Giving him a charming smile, she took his arm, eyes sparkling with a mischief that was almost genuine.
"I'm ready. Let's go greet the assembled multitudes. I'm sure they're made desolate by our absence."
Gratifyingly, he laughed. She smiled back. This was going to be easier than she'd thought.

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