Eowyn sighed, she really hated these women, but since she was not betrothed to Faramir she had to be on 'good terms' with the other women of court. Perhaps they wouldn't be so bad if they didn't insist on playing silly childish word games. They were always complaining, insulting, or boasting in clever ways that the insult was understood, but it was neatly veiled in pleasant phrases.
Currently they were talking about how close they were sitting to the king and the elves at the upcoming dinner "Don't worry Eowyn dear" One of the women, Nicorious spoke, patting Eowyn on the arm "Perhaps when you're more used to the way of court you'll be seated near the head of the table"
Meaning maybe when you aren't so embarrassing of a person you'll be seen in public. Eowyn forced a smile at the women. Oh how she hated her.
Eowyn had been standing with these women for some time now, as was expected of her. She glanced over to Faramir who was standing with several men of the court who sent her a sympathetic smile, a silent promise that soon her torture would be over.
She turned her attention back to the insulting women, and was surprised to find somebody else make her way over to the group.
Eowyn instantly recognized the women as an elf, though she wasn't sure if the other women would considering not a single one had actually ever talked to an elf. Which was why sitting at the head of the table was such a thing to boast about, with the royal wedding coming up several elves had already come to the great white city.
Nicorious was first to notice the new comer, jumping at the chance to insult the lady first "What a lovely dress my dear!" She cooed "Perhaps in time you will fill it out, and attract a man" She then showed of the ring on her finger to clearly state she was married "Not that you don't look wonderful" In other words; too skinny
The women smiled, a seemingly genuine smile "Thank you, you look lovely as well. Perhaps one day I will capture a heart of a man, but it would seem you've already done that!" Takeing a careful look at the ring on the other women finger "I hear beauty stop mattering once married, is that true?"
Eowyn bit the inside of her cheeks to keep from laughing, clearly, this woman knew how to play there game.
With slightly narrowed eyes Nicorous smile back, rather tightly Eowyn noticed "Perhaps it is true; however age has been kind to me. My love assures me I am as beautiful as the day he met me" The other woman nodded their agreement
"Oh yes, I believe I have met your dear one earlier this evening." She gestured to one of the king's advisors "I recall him commenting on how his eyesight isn't what it once was, and for the king to remember to write in large printing so he could see" She paused, then with a sweet smile added "Not that he would have any trouble seeing your lovely face"
"Your tan complement your dress so nicely!" Another one of the woman, Eliza commented. Eowyn already knew that having a tan was, for some reason, considered almost a tragedy "Spend much time outside do you?"
The elf smiled, although it seemed more aimed over the Eliza's shoulder, Eowyn followed her gaze to find Legolas making his way over "Oh, yes I do. I just love the tree's. What a wonderful complexion you have! You have many people- Oh dear me! What an embarrassing slip of the tongue! I of course, meant things to do inside"
"Of course" Eliza echoed dryly
"Not causing trouble are we?" Legolas asked as he approached, all the ladies, except for the new comer bowed to the elf prince. Flush rising to their cheeks, though he did not notice.
"Trouble? No, no trouble" The elf smiled at him, unconsciously moving her hair from her face revealing a pointed her. Eowyn again fought the urge to laugh as the woman realised who they had been talking to "We were just having a wonderful conversation over here"
Legolas shook his head slightly at her. He, of course had been listening in on the conversation from across the room, and was relaying the information back to Aragorn who was getting quite the laugh out of the whole ordeal.
"But if you ladies would excuse me" She began to turn away from the group "Oh, and Eowyn, I do believe I will be seeing you later, after dinner" Eowyn blinked in surprise, had she just been invited into the kings study? Surely not?
The elf pair turned away from the group, Legolas hand placed securely on her back, subconsciously steering her through the mounds of people. Though she wasn't sure, Eowyn thought she heard them laughing.
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