You mock my pain.

Everyone's enjoying the day outside the town?

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:55:05 +0800

God, am I the only one who is crazy enough to get up early on Sunday and after St. Patrick’s Day? I really should take a break… Hello, I’m Sierra.

Well, since most are still hungover from drinking last night, I suppose so. I wasn’t one for the beer keg or alcohol in general, so I’m as chipper as always! Oh, and I’m being so rude! My name is Mia. It’s very nice to meet you.

Everyone's enjoying the day outside the town?

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:42:42 +0800

notawoodensierra:

The square is empty and we have nobody to play for…

It is a rather lovely day, though I do think that most are still finding it hard to get up.

The sun has finally come out of hiding.

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:17:35 +0800

How can anybody be upset on such a lovely day?

G'Morning Conteur

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:12:05 +0800

damian-lysander:

Well, good morning!

" once upon a time... " ; finn&mia

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:03:45 +0800

finnoliver:

Finn immediately took notice of her tone, her facial expression. He half-expected her to comeback with one of her degrading, sarcastic questions, but she looked serious. Shocked. It caught him off guard, really. Was she upset by the fact that he, Finn Oliver, was leaving the Cooper Estate? Or was she upset by the fact that he, the boy who had always protected her from neighborhood bullies, the one who had always beat up the local boys, dumb as bricks, that tried to make a pass at her? He swallowed hard and nodded once, “Yes.”

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“Well, why would you do that? I thought you were happy here, Finn.” Mia spat back sarcastically, a deep scowl on her face and her arms crossed against her chest, unsure of what else to say. She faced away from Finn, trying to think of better comeback, but nothing was coming to her. Usually, words would simply flow out of her mind without her realization, but she had nothing better to say to him today. The shock had taken over her whole body and wiped her mind clear, a feeling that was quite unfamiliar to the usually bubbly young girl. Though she wasn’t exactly kind to Finn for the most part, he had always just been there, like a security blanket of sorts. Finn was almost like her escape; her sarcastic attitude and retorts were all reserved for him. She knew that one day, she would have to let go off that comfort to go off to Paris and marry some idiotic man that her parents chose for her. Thing is, she wasn’t ready to let go of him, at least not yet.

“Well, I don’t care anymore.” Mia replied harshly, though she didn’t really mean it. With her body turned to him, he wouldn’t be able to see how she really felt. In fact, she cared a little too much for her own comfort, though she didn’t want to let that show. “You could go off there and die and I could care less. Just… Go.”

Good morning!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:13:35 +0800

The weather’s still pretty dreadful and I’m honestly bored out of my mind, but those facts shouldn’t really matter, right?

Sometimes I wonder if there is a life besides baking

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:53:11 +0800

alonelybaker:

Don’t get me wrong I try but my family is sort of strict on keeping baking in the business and having a mother that likes to torment you doesn’t make it easy to break the mould .

Well, sometimes, you just have to take chances. Nobody ever said that it would be fun just playing it safe. I’m not telling you to rebel against your mother, but give something a true. For all you know, she may never find out.

Another dreary day in Conteur.

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:46:08 +0800

A little sunshine would do this place well in my opinion.

Sometimes I wonder if there is a life besides baking

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:44:49 +0800

alonelybaker:

But then I think what else am I good at?

Well, as they always say, “You never know until you try.” I wouldn’t be one to tell you what to do on that topic though, seeing as my life revolves around horseback riding.

" once upon a time... " ; finn&mia

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:13:21 +0800

finnoliver:

A familiar flutter occured in the pit of Finn’s stomach as he saw her approaching, immediately reaching for the umbrella, even though it was not really raining. He stood up and inclined his head even more than a normal gentleman would in the presence of a lady. He smiled thoughtfully, “Good evening, Miss Mia.”

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Mia stood under the umbrella and curtly nodded in Finn’s direction, just as she had always done ever since she was a young child. However, a small smile spread on her lips and she was just about to curtsy before she stopped herself. She didn’t need to curtsy for Finn, for he was a man of lower status than she. Curtsies were reserved for the terribly bland boys that her mother and father introduced her to, hoping that she would find a reasonable suitor before she turned eighteen, though Mia hated each one of the suitors that had arrived on the Cooper estate. None of the boys were able to interest her.

”Good evening, Finn.” She replied, her smile spreading slightly on her face.

The two walked through the paths of the Cooper estate, not saying a single word. Something was obviously on Finn’s mind, though she didn’t really notice or care much. That boy always looked like he was in deep thought around Mia, so she didn’t really feel the need to wonder too much about the expression on his face. The two just continued walking in silence as Mia noted little things around her, as she always had. Though Mia had been living on the estate for her seventeen years of life, some things about the estate continued to fascinate her, like how the birds seemed to always be chirping even at the latest hours.

However, Finn’s words immediately caught her off guard and made her snap out of her almost trance-like state. Goodbye? Mia certainly wasn’t expecting that from him. Where would he go? What was he doing? Why would he do such a stupid thing? Questions filled Mia’s mind, making her head hurt more than her math exams at school did. Finally, when she was able to shakily utter out words, only two were able to flow out from her mouth. “G-goodbye? W-why?”

" once upon a time... " ; finn&mia

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:47:00 +0800

finnoliver:

Location: Coopers’ Family Estate
Time: Evening
Notes: —

Taking a quick look up at the sky, Finn sighed. The weather had not been completely in anyone’s favor recently what with the nasty thunderstorms. It hadn’t hit the Coopers’ farm too horribly, but it wasn’t very safe to ride. Finn took a glance over the stables, trying to think if there was anything he may have forgotten to do before it started pouring down rain.

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The slightly cool breeze warmed Mia’s cheeks as she pushed her window open, her eyes looking up towards the sky. It was already incredibly dark, with the full moon shining and the stars twinkling in the sky, quite the beautiful sight. It was true that Conteur was a beautiful place; if extremely isolated and boring at times. There was still a slight drizzle in the air but it was no longer pouring rain or thundering and for that, Mia was grateful. She didn’t exactly care for dreary weather that had been hitting Conteur lately, for it prevented her from riding and Mia hated not being able to ride.

Since it was also quite late, she believed that it would be safe to take the front door instead of climbing out of her room through the window. Everybody else on the estate was either fast asleep or too drunk to care. Carefully opening her door just a bit, she looked both left and right before hastily making her way down the stairs. Quickly, she slipped on a pair of ballet flats and opened the front door, careful not to make too much sound as she went about. Even though she was sure that everybody in the home was fast asleep, she had to be careful.

With a sigh, she walked out the door and closed it just as quietly as she had opened it. It was a bit of a walk to the gardens where she told Finn to meet her, but Mia didn’t mind the exercise. Having been cooped up in her room for most of the day, her muscles actually longed for the stretch. She let her mind wander as she walked, not needing to pay attention to where she was going. Having lived on the estate since birth, Mia knew the layout like the back of her hand.

Suddenly, she remembered that Finn had said something about having to talk to her about something. It sounded serious, which strangely worried the poor girl. Finn and Mia’s conversations were generally casual, with Mia always poking fun at the poor farm boy and trying to push his buttons and Finn always running off to do whatever Mia pleased. They had a strange relationship and honestly, Mia was secretly very fond of Finn.

However, Mia had a feeling that today’s conversations weren’t going to be so lighthearted.

Good morning!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:10:39 +0800

marcuswalden:

Not too bad, and you?

I’m surprised you remember me.

I’m actually quite fine.

Marcus, I am not all that hopeless. A few names may slip from my memory every once in awhile but I’ve been trying harder to remember them.

Good morning!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:57:42 +0800

marcuswalden:

Morning.

Well, hello, Marcus! How are you?

Good morning!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:47:09 +0800

Good evening, everyone.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:53:00 +0800

finnoliver:

~~Nothing to worry about, Miss. I’ll protect you.~~

And I suppose that’s normal to a degree. My parents were never really like that, showing their affection that way, I mean, so I wouldn’t understand.

Should I bring an umbrella then, Miss?

~~Of course you will. You have been doing just that ever since I was small.~~

Do you remember your parents at all, Finn? I’m sure that they loved you anyways, even though they weren’t very affectionate like my own mother and father.

Of course! Mother would kill the both of us if I got sick. Meet me by the gardens.

Good evening, everyone.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:15:03 +0800

finnoliver:

I think it’s passed now, just a little sprinkling. Oh, perhaps. But parents are supposed to be irritatingly strict. They just care for you, is all.

Bored? That won’t do… I fear it’s much too late to go for a stroll, though, isn’t it?

Well, that’s good. Lightning scares the living daylights out of me.

And I suppose you’re right. They’re nice to me and all and they care about me, I know that. I love them but sometimes, I yearn to be free from their grasp.

I’m afraid that it’s a bit late, but should that really matter, Finn?

Good evening, everyone.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:57:48 +0800

finnoliver:

Oh, hello, Miss Mia. It’s always lovely to see you..

I figured that was why you weren’t here this afternoon. But it was lightning a moment ago, so it’s probably best you stay inside. We wouldn’t want you getting hurt.

Me? I’m good. Today was nice until the rain. Thank you. And you? Besides having to stay inside, that is?

Lightning? Well, that sounds rather scary, I must admit. But anyways, I wouldn’t get hurt, Finn! Don’t be silly! It’s just that mother and father want to protect me far too much for my own good.

I’m fine, I suppose. Bored out of my mind though. There’s nothing much for me to do, except for studying and I’m getting sick and tired of that.

Good evening, everyone.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:39:58 +0800

finnoliver:

The weather is quite nasty today, isn’t it? Had to bring in the colts that were playing out in the field. That was amusing. They were surprisingly fond of the rain.

Why, good evening, Finn! Lovely to see you around. The weather is unpleasant, though I’ve only seen how it is from my window. My parents made me stay inside today. Anyways, how are you?

Good evening!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:01:50 +0800

rosebeatrix:

I feel you. I think I’m in need of a study buddy, because at the moment I’d rather drink myself to sleep.

Haha. I badly need one too, honestly. Schoolwork is currently killing me, though I wouldn’t say that I would want to drink myself to sleep.

Good evening!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:48:50 +0800

rosebeatrix:

I’m alright, procrastinating schoolwork. It will be the death of me.

Oh, schoolwork. I hate it too. I believe that I have some geometry stuff that I need to do, but I don’t want to bother to do it.