[D7 EA] RP Thread: Steeplechase

[Rayley Meadows]

“We should spend some more time together, before you have to return home.” No one would think it odd for the future lady of the House to invite a vassal’s daughter to join her for tea and cakes, to embroidery, or gossip in the garden. Rayley hoped Jynessa understood she meant none of these.

[Jynessa Tremaine]

The young lady nodded. "Why of course. The events have taken up quite some time, even if I did have to miss one attendance due to unfortunate circumstances. When shall our next meeting be, then?"

[Rayley Meadows]

“I’m sure we’ll be able to come up with a time that’s suitable, I had best be present to see Elwood joust tomorrow, but I believe I could keep my late afternoon free.” I’ll just have to be very convincing with my ladies that I want to be alone.

[Jynessa Tremaine]

Jyn's smile wavered for a brief moment at the mention of Elwood but she resumed her etiquette without much trouble. "I would very much like to see the joust as well. I suspect both my father and my sister would torment me for days if I missed any of the tilts."

[Rayley Meadows]

Rayley nodded, "of course, nothing like a joust to plump up some egos."

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"Oh I best not say anything of that sort with my father. I am sure he would not be pleased by such disparaging remarks," Jynessa stated with a wide grin.

[Rayley Meadows]

The girl gasped, and looked dismayed, "oh, I didn't mean..! I'm sure your father isn't like that at all."

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"My father is quite competitive," Jynessa replied with the same grin, "And why would he not be? Our House has always been about excellence. We strive forward, seek it, and accept nothing less." She leaned in closer, her expression turning more mischievous. "We only seek the best, Rayley."

[Rayley Meadows]

“I have heard of your father’s talent at the joust. It seems that skilfulness runs in the family.”

[Jynessa Tremaine]

Jynessa blinked and inched slightly away from her flirtatious positioning. She then smiled faintly and looked back to the field. "I am unsure if there will be a day where my father will not compete in a joust. He could have great grand-children and still be on that very field."