Hey readers!
I've gotten to the point in Becky's history where related storylines in the twitter feed can start taking place! In the next few weeks, be sure to pay attention to twitter accounts @Elsa_Everon and @AriamVorru. If you're not following them yet, be sure to! They're both going to become increasingly more active as certain plots start developing. These past 20 or so entries on our favorite redhead's past will be referenced plenty in the twitterfeed now. Just something to keep in mind though: the time difference between what you have read here on the blog so far and the current twitter feed is about 8 years. There is still plenty more backstory to come your way soon!!
In the meantime, I've started a new "pages" section to the blog. There's going to be a bar across the top of the screen with links to new content. Right now I'm working on a slightly more detailed biography for certain characters that appear here on the blog and in the twitter feed. Stay turned for more updates!
If you're interested in maybe getting your character(s) involved in the upcoming twitter storyline, feel free to leave a comment here or a Direct Message on @Lady_Everon's twitter page. Only the basic plot points are worked out so there's plenty of time to fill in the details! Or, if you just want some spoilers or to leave suggestions, you can send me a message too. Either way I'd love to hear from you!
Happy reading!
-Becks
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
XLI: Lost Hope
"Gentlemen, I don't know how much longer I can keep waiting..." Elsa said, sipping her tea. "My Rebecca has been missing for six months now. Do you really think she's alive?"
"Of course!" Ariam bellowed, rising to his feet. "there is nothing to suggest otherwise!"
"Ariam, she hasn't made contact with us all this time. She could be dead for all we know." Fliry said.
"Nonsense, father!" Ariam objected. "Her body was never found with Ulmeran's or anywhere else! She's alive, I know it. Rebecca is here somewhere, and I intend to find her."
Elsa gave the young man a tiring glance. "Really, Ariam. Hasn't this gone on long enough?"
Distraught, Ariam pointed his finger at Elsa. "You may have given up on her, but I haven't. My bride, my future... Kriff, both of our bloodlines are at stake! I refuse to believe she's gone. I love her, and if I have to find her on my own, so be it!" Ariam stormed out of the room.
Fliry shook his head and turned back to Elsa. "Your granddaughter's death is hitting him hard. That is, if we should call it death." He sighed. "I don't want to give up on her either, dear Elsa, but I think it's time to face facts. If she's alive, she hasn't tried contacting us..or anyone for that matter. If she's perished, well... Then her captor did a real good job hiding her from us." he stepped forward and patted her shoulder, trying to comfort her. "I'll do what I can to talk sense into my son...but I think it's time we declare Rebecca lost and try to move on with our lives. It will be difficult, but spending the rest of our years waiting, wondering..."
Elsa set down her teacup and sighed. She began trembling a little as her worst fears began taking over her. After a few moments and deep breaths, she regained some of her composure and embraced Fliry. "One more week... I'll make a public statement and then go into official mourning."
Fliry held her tight. "I'll keep faith that one day she'll return to us, safe and sound."
"Of course!" Ariam bellowed, rising to his feet. "there is nothing to suggest otherwise!"
"Ariam, she hasn't made contact with us all this time. She could be dead for all we know." Fliry said.
"Nonsense, father!" Ariam objected. "Her body was never found with Ulmeran's or anywhere else! She's alive, I know it. Rebecca is here somewhere, and I intend to find her."
Elsa gave the young man a tiring glance. "Really, Ariam. Hasn't this gone on long enough?"
Distraught, Ariam pointed his finger at Elsa. "You may have given up on her, but I haven't. My bride, my future... Kriff, both of our bloodlines are at stake! I refuse to believe she's gone. I love her, and if I have to find her on my own, so be it!" Ariam stormed out of the room.
Fliry shook his head and turned back to Elsa. "Your granddaughter's death is hitting him hard. That is, if we should call it death." He sighed. "I don't want to give up on her either, dear Elsa, but I think it's time to face facts. If she's alive, she hasn't tried contacting us..or anyone for that matter. If she's perished, well... Then her captor did a real good job hiding her from us." he stepped forward and patted her shoulder, trying to comfort her. "I'll do what I can to talk sense into my son...but I think it's time we declare Rebecca lost and try to move on with our lives. It will be difficult, but spending the rest of our years waiting, wondering..."
Elsa set down her teacup and sighed. She began trembling a little as her worst fears began taking over her. After a few moments and deep breaths, she regained some of her composure and embraced Fliry. "One more week... I'll make a public statement and then go into official mourning."
Fliry held her tight. "I'll keep faith that one day she'll return to us, safe and sound."
Saturday, April 6, 2013
XL: First Day Jitters
"It was so nice of Aria to help get me this job." Rebecca smiled as she sat down at the secretary's desk. "but are you sure High command won't mind me working on the same floor as you, Daddy? I mean...um, Admiral?" she corrected herself.
"it's fine, Rebecca. Don't worry." Okins said. "I'll have you know we've gone through over five secretaries in the last month. We know you'll be reliable. And besides, you're not just working for me, but for the other offices on this floor as well. I hope you can multitask."
Rebecca looked around her workspace nervously, "I think we'll soon find out either way. What should I do first?"
Okins pointed to a stack of files at the edge of the desk. "Our previous girl had no sense of organization. I guess you can start out by filing these in the proper place. Cabinets are alphabetical and separated by rank. You'll get the hang of it."
"I'll try my best....sir." she said. Calling her father by rank was going to take some getting used to.
Okins grinned. "I'll be in my office if you need me. Just knock." He patted her shoulder, then returned to his office.
Taking a deep breath, Rebecca pulled the stack over and began sorting through, making separate piles on her desk to put away. The whole activity took just under two hours, and by the time she had finished, some of the other officers had approached her with other small tasks to complete.
Late in the afternoon she leaned back in her chair and smiled. Throughout the day her superiors repeatedly complimented on her efficiency and job well done. She felt at ease now that her first day had been a pleasant one. Before rising from her post to check in with her father, she caught a glimpse of the calendar for the following day. The page was covered in officer appointments from morning to late afternoon. Most of the slots were for junior officers, but some high ranking officials were scheduled in between. Facing many strangers made her a little nervous, and she hoped tomorrow would be quick and painless.
"it's fine, Rebecca. Don't worry." Okins said. "I'll have you know we've gone through over five secretaries in the last month. We know you'll be reliable. And besides, you're not just working for me, but for the other offices on this floor as well. I hope you can multitask."
Rebecca looked around her workspace nervously, "I think we'll soon find out either way. What should I do first?"
Okins pointed to a stack of files at the edge of the desk. "Our previous girl had no sense of organization. I guess you can start out by filing these in the proper place. Cabinets are alphabetical and separated by rank. You'll get the hang of it."
"I'll try my best....sir." she said. Calling her father by rank was going to take some getting used to.
Okins grinned. "I'll be in my office if you need me. Just knock." He patted her shoulder, then returned to his office.
Taking a deep breath, Rebecca pulled the stack over and began sorting through, making separate piles on her desk to put away. The whole activity took just under two hours, and by the time she had finished, some of the other officers had approached her with other small tasks to complete.
Late in the afternoon she leaned back in her chair and smiled. Throughout the day her superiors repeatedly complimented on her efficiency and job well done. She felt at ease now that her first day had been a pleasant one. Before rising from her post to check in with her father, she caught a glimpse of the calendar for the following day. The page was covered in officer appointments from morning to late afternoon. Most of the slots were for junior officers, but some high ranking officials were scheduled in between. Facing many strangers made her a little nervous, and she hoped tomorrow would be quick and painless.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
XXXIX: Bonding over Wine
Rebecca arrived at Coruscant's Monument Plaza and headed towards one of the many bars located at the mall. She and Aria Brisard were meeting to catch-up over a glass of wine. This was the first time she's seen her friend since leaving Corellia.
When she entered the bar, she spotted Aria sitting at one of the booths towards the corner of the room. Rebecca walked over to her friend and greeted her with a warm smile.
"Aria!It's great to see you!" she said.
"Same here, Becks! It's been a while!" Aria said, hugging Rebecca and then sitting back down. "How is city life treating you?"
Rebecca shrugged and sat down across from her friend. "It's alright, I suppose. I'm still trying to adjust. It's a lot different from living on Nana's estate back on Corellia."
Aria nodded. "The crowds take some getting used to, as well as knowing the good areas to venture to." She smiled. "What do you do during the day?"
"Well Daddy spends most of the day at work, so I've been trying to learn how to cook. Since his culinary skills are dreadful, I feel it's a great way to help contribute."
"That's a good idea. What about on Okins' days off?"
"Oh Aria, those days are few and far between. Though lately he has been taking me to the shooting range. Daddy's been trying to teach me to use a blaster to defend myself...but I can't get comfortable using it....no matter what I try. Between trying to meet his high expectations and the physical weapon in my hands..." she sighs, "I just can't do it."
"Aria pat Rebecca's hand. "It's okay. It takes time, that's all. If you want, I could help you train when I come visit you here...or if you want to come see me on Exactor. We can go at your pace, no pressure."
Rebecca smiled. "I like the sound of that."
"Great! So, what else is going on?"
Rebecca shrugged. "Not much... aside from that I stay around the apartment. It would be nice if there was something else I could do."
Aria tapped her chin, thinking. "Maybe you can find some work?"
"That's what I was thinking. But I've never had a real job before...There's so much here on Coruscant. I'm not even sure what to apply for!"
Aria thought for a moment, then grinned wide. "I think I have the perfect solution. Just leave everything to me!"
When she entered the bar, she spotted Aria sitting at one of the booths towards the corner of the room. Rebecca walked over to her friend and greeted her with a warm smile.
"Aria!It's great to see you!" she said.
"Same here, Becks! It's been a while!" Aria said, hugging Rebecca and then sitting back down. "How is city life treating you?"
Rebecca shrugged and sat down across from her friend. "It's alright, I suppose. I'm still trying to adjust. It's a lot different from living on Nana's estate back on Corellia."
Aria nodded. "The crowds take some getting used to, as well as knowing the good areas to venture to." She smiled. "What do you do during the day?"
"Well Daddy spends most of the day at work, so I've been trying to learn how to cook. Since his culinary skills are dreadful, I feel it's a great way to help contribute."
"That's a good idea. What about on Okins' days off?"
"Oh Aria, those days are few and far between. Though lately he has been taking me to the shooting range. Daddy's been trying to teach me to use a blaster to defend myself...but I can't get comfortable using it....no matter what I try. Between trying to meet his high expectations and the physical weapon in my hands..." she sighs, "I just can't do it."
"Aria pat Rebecca's hand. "It's okay. It takes time, that's all. If you want, I could help you train when I come visit you here...or if you want to come see me on Exactor. We can go at your pace, no pressure."
Rebecca smiled. "I like the sound of that."
"Great! So, what else is going on?"
Rebecca shrugged. "Not much... aside from that I stay around the apartment. It would be nice if there was something else I could do."
Aria tapped her chin, thinking. "Maybe you can find some work?"
"That's what I was thinking. But I've never had a real job before...There's so much here on Coruscant. I'm not even sure what to apply for!"
Aria thought for a moment, then grinned wide. "I think I have the perfect solution. Just leave everything to me!"
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