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OOC: Sophie Livia Cavendish Lady in waiting to Queen Catherine
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IC: Sophie folded her hands in her lap as the sunlight cascaded in through the open window of her carriage. Her mind was in a much different place than in the fresh scent of the forest and her heart no longer abiding by the song of the birds. The bumpy ride of the carriage did not phase her cluttered state of mind, but instead kick started the millions of what ifs that plagued her at the moment. Instead, Sophie stared out the window of the royal carriage and wondered what it would be like at Whitehall Palace. Would she be treated well, would she be accepted and would the Queen like her. It was somewhat of a painful feeling to be so full of thoughts, but Sophie couldn’t help it. She was missing home and in lieu of her loving family was now the mercy of the Queen. Who she was not sure would like her or would condemn her as a fool.
The girl had many talents. She had lived in the French court for almost all her life and was skilled in several languages including Latin. Sophie knew how to ride, how to sew, to sing and she was sure she could be of great value to the Queen. Though as she sat in the carriage seat awaiting to arrive at the castle gates, she could only think of what her father had said when she departed. Had you found a husband, we wouldn‘t have to send you away. She almost cried when he had said so. Was she not beautiful? Were her talents not enough? She supposed the rumor of the scandals of French Courts had sent many great prospects away. Sophie had still had her maidenhead and though there were other ways that she could please a man, she kept her maidenhead intact. It was the one virtue she kept for her future husband.
At the age of nineteen she past the appropriate age for marriage, but the prospects dwindled and only a few were willing to have her. Her father, in desperate want of a position in court and higher status, refused to allow a marriage below her. Court was the last option. He prayed her good looks and charming demeanor would find her a husband. Though his prayers did not lay in a faithful husband, his prayers had asked that his daughter be taken a mistress. None of that reached Sophie’s ears. Instead she was said to become the Queen’s lady in waiting. Her mother, though displeased by this idea, taught her everything she knew about proper etiquette in court and though she had somewhat failed to find a husband for her daughter, she knew she could not fail her here.
The carriage pulled into the castle’s main court where she was escorted by current ladies in waiting to meet the Queen. The proceedings afterwards were slow, but pleasant and the Queen seemed much kinder than she had expected. Queen Catherine had given her proper garb and listed the rules on which she functioned. Sophie took everything in, bowing low when she thanked the Queen for her graciousness. To which the Queen had smiled and welcomed her. The rest of the day was simple. It seemed the women were allowed to do as they wished around the Queen so long as they came to her beck and call. Out of request, Sophie brushed the chocolate brown locks of the queen’s hair as she told her the ridiculous stories from the French Court. She took little notice when the King came in to address his wife, but bowed lowly as she was taught to. Her curtsy was perfect and very graceful. It was something she picked up from the Queen of France who took much delight in her company.
As the King departed she lifted her eyes to discreetly watch him walk away, but continued to brush the Queen’s hair. The tasks given to her were very simple and Sophie doubted she would have a very rough life in court. As the day came to a close she was dismissed to her quarters. As she entered her room, a small, but lavish looking suite, Sophie couldn’t help, but smile. It was perfect. It was cozy and it was very welcoming. Sophie removed the hairpiece that covered the top of her hair and held her intricate updo in place. As she gently pulled it off her long golden tresses slipped from their hold and cascading down her shoulders in shimmering flaxen waves. Her hands made busy at the ties of the corsets, but there was a knock at the door. She held the front of her corset with her hand to keep it from slipping down. Her ample breasts crushed against the fabric. She tilted her head in curiosity.
“Yes, who is it?” She called out to the door, wondering who could have been in need of her so late in the night.
Full Garb
IC: Sophie folded her hands in her lap as the sunlight cascaded in through the open window of her carriage. Her mind was in a much different place than in the fresh scent of the forest and her heart no longer abiding by the song of the birds. The bumpy ride of the carriage did not phase her cluttered state of mind, but instead kick started the millions of what ifs that plagued her at the moment. Instead, Sophie stared out the window of the royal carriage and wondered what it would be like at Whitehall Palace. Would she be treated well, would she be accepted and would the Queen like her. It was somewhat of a painful feeling to be so full of thoughts, but Sophie couldn’t help it. She was missing home and in lieu of her loving family was now the mercy of the Queen. Who she was not sure would like her or would condemn her as a fool.
The girl had many talents. She had lived in the French court for almost all her life and was skilled in several languages including Latin. Sophie knew how to ride, how to sew, to sing and she was sure she could be of great value to the Queen. Though as she sat in the carriage seat awaiting to arrive at the castle gates, she could only think of what her father had said when she departed. Had you found a husband, we wouldn‘t have to send you away. She almost cried when he had said so. Was she not beautiful? Were her talents not enough? She supposed the rumor of the scandals of French Courts had sent many great prospects away. Sophie had still had her maidenhead and though there were other ways that she could please a man, she kept her maidenhead intact. It was the one virtue she kept for her future husband.
At the age of nineteen she past the appropriate age for marriage, but the prospects dwindled and only a few were willing to have her. Her father, in desperate want of a position in court and higher status, refused to allow a marriage below her. Court was the last option. He prayed her good looks and charming demeanor would find her a husband. Though his prayers did not lay in a faithful husband, his prayers had asked that his daughter be taken a mistress. None of that reached Sophie’s ears. Instead she was said to become the Queen’s lady in waiting. Her mother, though displeased by this idea, taught her everything she knew about proper etiquette in court and though she had somewhat failed to find a husband for her daughter, she knew she could not fail her here.
The carriage pulled into the castle’s main court where she was escorted by current ladies in waiting to meet the Queen. The proceedings afterwards were slow, but pleasant and the Queen seemed much kinder than she had expected. Queen Catherine had given her proper garb and listed the rules on which she functioned. Sophie took everything in, bowing low when she thanked the Queen for her graciousness. To which the Queen had smiled and welcomed her. The rest of the day was simple. It seemed the women were allowed to do as they wished around the Queen so long as they came to her beck and call. Out of request, Sophie brushed the chocolate brown locks of the queen’s hair as she told her the ridiculous stories from the French Court. She took little notice when the King came in to address his wife, but bowed lowly as she was taught to. Her curtsy was perfect and very graceful. It was something she picked up from the Queen of France who took much delight in her company.
As the King departed she lifted her eyes to discreetly watch him walk away, but continued to brush the Queen’s hair. The tasks given to her were very simple and Sophie doubted she would have a very rough life in court. As the day came to a close she was dismissed to her quarters. As she entered her room, a small, but lavish looking suite, Sophie couldn’t help, but smile. It was perfect. It was cozy and it was very welcoming. Sophie removed the hairpiece that covered the top of her hair and held her intricate updo in place. As she gently pulled it off her long golden tresses slipped from their hold and cascading down her shoulders in shimmering flaxen waves. Her hands made busy at the ties of the corsets, but there was a knock at the door. She held the front of her corset with her hand to keep it from slipping down. Her ample breasts crushed against the fabric. She tilted her head in curiosity.
“Yes, who is it?” She called out to the door, wondering who could have been in need of her so late in the night.