Character Relations [Niteo Nix]

[1mistress_nomaster]

excerpts from the journal / these being the words of
Her Sovereign Majesty, Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England, Ireland and France, Defender of the Faith,
the year of Our Lord 2001, and onwards.

► Alma Karma [...] little dear one [...] Had time and fate granted it, I would have dearly loved to see my brother smile half so much as Alma does. Perhaps selfish of me, but I take joy in talking to him, in teaching him what I do know, if only because it reminds me so much of how things were when I was younger. If those older could take so much delight in such little things as he does, life would be so much more a joy [...] He has so much hope and care for those around him, it's a little humbling sometimes [...] I must give him more things to do, there is always so much to learn and he is so eager, it cheers me to see him happy.

► Cross Marian [...] his excellency, his grace, general [...] What a utter fool he makes of me, and more fool I am for not learning my lesson. But I forget myself, and the rest, near him. Such a little thing and I am undone. [...] Dudley would laugh and laugh to know that the one I am so affection towards is one so much more dangerous, more volatile and so completely unable to be controlled than he ever was. But I adore it, not having to fight for every little thing, to simply be and to have. [...] ...though, he still confuses me so terribly, I ought to question his kindness to me, God knows I do so with everyone else. But I am too scared of the answer, I want this simplicity all to myself. He makes me so selfish and impulsive and so willing to give all in the same short breath.

► Dainn [...] proud little lordling, [...] both his questions of me, and his regard of my answers unsettles me. He's too... quiet, too calm with how perfect his words are. I know courtiers, I know how slick their words are. This is more then that, but I am not sure in which way it is so. [...] he asks me much of war, where I learned that, and that strikes me as... so very odd. There are many here that are better at battle then I, and yet... [...] I shall watch him, so far as he hurts no one, he may just be a stray dog that needs a firm hand to keep out of mischief. Even the most vicious have their place, and if nothing else, he seems that to me. [...] I do at least, find his concern for his sisters, his vehemence to protect them... a comfort that he is at least, capable of such things if he feels like it.

► Dextera [...] ought to call him squire for how much he seems to need to learn [...] it is not that I lose patience with his questions, merely how simple he sees the world as if it were black and white. Seeks to do better, but never seems to understands what it is he is doing until it is too late. Still, he learns, and the world he comes from... sounds so utterly bleak I can find no fault in him being so confused. [...] he no doubt, needs a tutor as well, it help that as much as his straight out questioning, though really his questions seem to be without rhyme and reason, and I never know what will upset and what won't. [...]

► Kanda Yu [...] princeling [...] my brother was not half so arrogant, nor was my sister! I'd say he was worse then Anjou, but he has done nothing worth a slap in the face, and Anjou, took more care in his appearance. Kanda's vanity, it seems, is a different beast all together. I'd say he were insufferable, if his pride were not so close to my own breed. Such as it is, I will not detest him too much. It's a bit too much like looking in a mirror in that regard. [...] His care for Alma though, is all I need to understand in that regard to his personal affections. They speak louder then anything else ever could, and they are true at their core I suppose. [...] he talks as my father did, all pride and steel.

► Kiriko George [...] lord knight [...] I may be a fool, but I am not one about my country, nor about ruling. Even when I was a naive about it, I knew it's a curse and it always will be -- the sooner her realises it the better. I do not understand how he thinks humans, and rulers especially are corruptible. He will find it out eventually I suppose. [...] Not that he is incapable of understanding. He understands why I am loathe to know of the future, as he suffers for it as well... Both out of our time, and it is a odd commonality. I hope the price he pays for his knowledge of how cruel ruling is -- whoever he is ruling is -- is at least one that can be healed in time.

► Lavi [...] my young lord, knight's bachelor [...] he's too headstrong for his own good some days, and I feel so awful for snapping at his insistence. I know he is only trying to... make me feel better, I suppose. [...] I trust him with my life, if it came to it. I trust him to do right, even when perhaps it is a awful thing to do. Which greater words I cannot bestow upon any man. [...] Not that I think he takes any more joy in his duty then I do. [...] I wish I could explain better to him, why he is so noble but I do not think he will listen, or some days I am not sure he will even understand. Still, he is noble as the Romans spoke of it. They may call him rabbit, but he is not quick to flee, nor abandon his own. Heart is far too sturdy than that... he is, after all, kinder to me then perhaps I deserve.

► Lenalee Lee [...] culver, beloved sister lady [...] Puts in mind of a bird, light, too light. Catching seems sacrilegious almost. She's at times far more hopeful then she lets on, for others though, not always for herself. [...] I should find some way to deter her, I'd hate for her to end up like so many women do... [...] I find it so very sweet she is so interested in my dresses, she craves normality I think, or at least as much as any of us do here. It's nice to have someone to share that with though. Indeed, she's a highly intelligent young woman, which it goes without saying I approve of it. [...] I must find more reasons to make her smile. It is not often I find women so driven in matters other then marriage.

► Loki Laufeyson (the younger) [...] fauntkin, little prince, his grace [...] His elder made so utterly happy, and I cannot help but bestow it back on him who brought me so much joy. Speaking to him reminds of home, as it did with the one previous and so I glad to have him talk to me of anything. Even his strange way of speaking to his bird at times. Of course I remember about magic, I know there is no harm in it. I'd be a hypocrite by this point, given the others here. [...] Clever little boy, what a prince he is.

► Mayazumi Lin [...] mistress lin [...] my first instinct is call every loathsome awful word I can think of. But I know she's doing it out of fear. I know because I remember that look and actions and accusations from my sister. [...] Fear of death is such a motivator, it motivates me, and I would be a hypocrite to judge her. [...] But I will never, nor shall ever forgive her for telling me such things. I may not hate her as completely as I could, but I greatly wish to never have a conversation with her again. Lest she ever decide to do so again.

► Raven [...] witchling, my lady [...] No doubt I should fear her power, but she seems to find me a friend, and I can say truthfully I find her the same. Her company is honest, and there is much she has to tell, even for one so young. [...] I worry about some of the things she says, I may not understand, but I have been listening to the best of my ability, she fears something about herself. So I think. [...] Such a pretty girl, too, for that matter. Though the way she dresses is a little... startling. I hope I can convince her to don some decent clothes before winter starts.

► Okumura, Rin [...] youngling, fae child [...] I cannot say much for the spectre's girls choice, but she likes idealists. Or as far as I can tell. I cannot remember being so passionately lectured as to the wrongs of my country. Not that he is wrong, he's very right. Perhaps that was why it was so awkward to hear from him. But young men so often speak with such determination. His regret for that matter, and his understanding even. It spoke worlds. Or at least it seemed so to me. [...] His cooking, for that matter, is a god send to me. At least his hope comes with practicality. [...] I still feel a little guilty for being so completely startled by his... tail. He's a good boy at least, will no doubt become a honourable man, when it comes to it.

► Okumura, Yukio [...] advisor, my lord [...] The only man I know with his head so firmly on his shoulders as Yukio is Walsingham, and Yukio is far kinder then Walsingham ever was. I trust him to do what is right, even if it is unpleasant, I trusted him with the enemies life after all, and he did not fail me. This speaks worlds of his character, and frankly tells me all I need to know. [...] He is the most helpful in all ways. But most especially practical which is a God send in a place such as this. Both in combat and ability to organise. At least I know with him, the important things are kept in better hands then I could of hoped for.

► Uchiha, Itachi [...] my lord [...] Such a serious young man! Even if he does not always like my teasing him about smiling. I think he enjoys the conversations just the same. [...] He reminds me of my brother in some ways, surely my brother was more prince like, more jovial for that, but it was the same dedicated serious. To what he is, what he may become. In that, I see myself always. The hesitation before the blade falls. Even if his blade is more literal then mine. [...] So odd, that for one so young I cannot read his silences that well, he is, for his part, exceptionally hard to decipher. Not that I can fault it. He has a good head on his shoulders, it does him credit and serves him well.

► Uchiha, Sasuke [...] lordlet [...] Somewhere between Norfolk and Anjou for the sheer arrogance he has. It does my head in, but it serves him well and I suppose it is not without reason. The genuine affection between him and Itachi makes me smile as it always does when I see family members that care so well for each other. [...] I cannot find myself with much to speak to him however, I done making time for men so dismissive. But he has no ill will against me, so there none against him. [...] All my credit to his ability to fight and to follow orders despite any other issues. That is commendable as lesser men are not so often inclined. Perhaps he understands more then he acts like he does.