TelTales
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Today marked the addition of a new activity for the incoming class of students. Dancing. Specifically, ballroom dancing. Something that Isabella had dreaded since she first learned of the requirement. At least she had been able to put it off in her mind until the lessons would start in earnest. Unfortunately, today was that day. So, after the new class of women were all finished with lunch, they crowded up in the large, open room on the second floor. The very same one Isabella had sulked in before giving…-
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Isabella sat on a stool outside the bathtub, the sleeves of her nightgown rolled up well past her elbows to avoid getting them wet. She held a cup with one hand and used her other to hold Violet's blonde hair as she poured water over it repeatedly. Her own hair was still damp from the bath she’d taken a few minutes ago after failing to convince her friend to go first. A wholly unsurprising outcome. Isabella had tried to wash fast enough to preserve as much of the water’s heat as she could but…
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I can do this! Isabella took a deep breath, mentally prepared herself, and then turned to face the young woman eating lunch next to her. "Um...hello." A faint smile accompanied the movement and she did her best to maintain eye contact once the other woman turned in response. "My name is Isabella York. I don’t believe we’ve met…” Okay, she managed to get the greeting out. Everything was going according to the plan! A plan that was carefully developed the previous night while she lay in bed with…
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True to her word, Peony didn’t have Violet begin her work in earnest that morning. Or in the afternoon, either. Instead, the two women ate bread, drank tea, and swapped stories until it was nearly dark. Of course, their conversation naturally drifted toward the war and the things they experienced, both in the air and on the ground. Unsurprisingly, Peony was more interested in Violet’s time after the conflict, especially her time at the academy as Amy’s pretend handmaiden. Violet was happy to indulge…
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After that uncomfortable first day together, the two women tried to settle into a normal, if not tense, routine. Violet seemed to only speak if she needed to address an issue or expand on a lesson from earlier in the day. Much to the consternation of Isabella. Especially since there were apparently a lot of issues that required a comment. Miss York…Miss York…Miss York… At this point, Isabella wouldn’t be surprised if she began to hear her own name being called out repeatedly in her sleep.…
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Violet stood frozen on the bottom step; one gloved hand perched on the banister. Her face remained placid throughout the entire exchange, but she could feel Isabella's words begin to stir something in her chest. A profound sorrow at being the source of so much pain for the woman. Worse yet, she had no idea the distress she’d been causing. And those last words...she may well have taken a physical blow to the stomach for all the discomfort they caused. After a minute or two, Violet took a deep breath and…
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The morning’s lessons went along in much the same manner as they started. Isabella remained indifferent to the material presented and Violet sat quietly observing said indifference. Finally, with the lecture portion of the day complete, the teacher instructed the girls to move the desks to one side of the classroom. It was time for their etiquette lessons. One by one the girls rose and began packing their things prior to starting the arduous task. Not wasting a moment, Violet stood and moved to help by…
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The only thing that brought Isabella any semblance of joy during the day was the food that was painstakingly prepared for the girls. Three meals a day, all very delicious, with varied options for each. Still, it was hard for her to be excited when mealtime included nearly as much pomp and circumstance as her lessons. At least for lunch and dinner when the girls were all together in the school building. Nevertheless, she looked forward to the time away from classes. Particularly when she was able to enjoy…
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That evening's bath was a very welcome way to end the day. While Violet sat in the other room, Isabella soaked beneath the warm water with her eyes closed. Though she hadn't had a coughing fit yet, the stress of the day had her concerned one was waiting around the corner. They usually popped up in these situations and tended to only make her feel even worse. Which then prompted more of the fits. A vicious, annoying cycle. When she finished, Isabella pulled the plug and stepped out of the tub. Mercifully,…
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A few days later, Violet found herself heading towards President Hodgins’ office. Her boots announced each step as she climbed the staircase up to the second floor and since she wasn’t working today, she wore a simple, green skirt and a white, long-sleeve blouse that covered her arms entirely. Once she arrived at his door, she stopped and raised a gloved hand, pausing for a moment before rapping her knuckles on the wood. The noise had a slightly metallic note to it, even covered by leather. A sound all…
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Violet Evergarden strolled through the gathered crowd, weaving gracefully in and around other festival-goers waiting in line or meandering about. Much like her own little group. President Hodgins, Iris, Erica, Benedict, and finally Violet herself all followed Cattleya as she confidently cut a path through the crowd. As she went, Violet couldn’t help but let her eyes wander over the various stalls and the people who browsed their goods. Based on the number of people present, it looked as though everyone…
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Unbeknownst to Violet, a pair of light green eyes followed her every move once she was in sight of the dormitory. All the way up until the blonde woman disappeared around a corner of the building. At this point, Isabella York finally let the curtain close behind her and moved away with a heavy sigh left trailing in her wake. It wasn’t fair. That she should remain caged like a bird, now and in perpetuity, while others wandered free. After leaving the window, she walked back towards her bed to…
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Part Two with no more long time skips, the girls are in it to win it. This page will be updated in the future as sections and breaks naturally…-
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"I wonder," Zelda hummed in a low, melodic tone from where she lay atop Liesl in their bed. Her face was turned and resting against the taller woman's shoulder, eyes closed with a broad smile on her face. "What do you wonder?" Liesl asked as her hand made another pass through the long, blonde hair. Nearly from the roots all the way to the tips. "I wonder if you've picked out my birthday present already…" Of course, Liesl couldn't help but laugh, shaking Zelda against her body. "What do you think?" She…
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So many questions were fighting to get out of her mouth that Liesl couldn't even get a word in edgewise as Rowan began to drag them toward the door. Well, drag her toward the door. However, with Zelda in her other hand, the princess naturally followed. Most likely more on instinct because she appeared to be in a stupor as she shifted her eyes between the two attackers with a horrified expression on her face. The big man stepped right through the expanding pool of blood from the woman he'd killed, but…
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As soon as Zelda slowed to carefully move through the carnage in front of the king's study, Liesl was able to catch up and wrap an arm around her waist. Both to protect her physically from any danger that might appear and also from what may be awaiting them. Namely, the body of the very man the Princess was concerned about. And even if that man had been frustrating to a fault, Liesl didn't want him dead. That would only further complicate already delicate matters. Besides, was his thinking really that much…
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