my friends call me meg.

Handmaiden. 19. Kingdom of Larean. I won a prize for rotten judgement.

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Did someone call for a hero?

[hercules-angelis-blog]

“Well look at you Damsel!” Hercules mocked shock, “Do I sense a romantic side?” He laughed loudly and smiled down at her once more. “And as for purity, I guess you could say I’m as pure as they come!” It was obviously a joke, but it definitely would never be said that Hercules was tainted. 

His smiled dropped and his brow furrowed at her statement. “Ah, yes… I have heard of that soldier… a man from The Southern Isles..” He shook his head looking at the ground. “That poor horse.”

[megcostas-blog]

“I’m as far from a romantic as you can get, Wonder Boy. Once you’ve lived the life I have, you lose the romantic in you.” Meg arched a brow as the muscle man smiled down at her, almost like she was a child. “I don’t doubt that. Be careful. With a face like that, you’ll be one many want to corrupt.”

“The poor thing has no idea what’s happening to it, the soldier is so small.”

[megahra]

[megcostas-blog]

megahra:

And hey, two thumbs way, way up for our leading lady. What a dish. What a doll.

[dailyptonkin]

[megcostas-blog]

dailyptonkin:

My favorite thing to do when I get to a new place is blend in and walk. I like to walk and get lost a little bit.

[jesuisnobis-blog]

A laugh bubbled out of Noah, the girl certainly knew how to wield her silver tongue. No one beside Shang on occasion had ever talked to him like this. Not because he was a feared or coddled royal but because he had spent to many years out of the public eye that when he did come back to the castle some still forgot he even existed, he never warranted such attention. Noah realized that part of the reason he had laugh was that the women reminded him of a cat he had kept once. It was very beautiful but would attack his ankles anytime he tried to pet it.  She really did resemble a haughty house cat. “ Are you so cruel in your honesty with everyone? or is it a purely reactionary behavior reserved for strangers?” Blackwood? Hmm, Noah remembered hearing  something about the family before but what exactly he’s not sure of. Were they sympathetic of Malificents cause? fought in a war long ago? the exacts are too vague. “Hmmm. i see, Do you like them? i’ve heard….a great many things about them but i’ve never been as far as there land. Speaking of, what are you doing here?” 

[megcostas-blog]

The sound of the noble’s soft laugh surprised Meg, her brows arching just a little as he seemed to break from his stone exterior. Her body relaxed just slightly before him, her arms moving from her sides to cross across her chest. She still knew so little about this man, who he was and what he could do, that allowing herself to become too comfortable in his presence would more than likely end badly for the young handmaiden. And for some reason, she had become somewhat indispensable among Celine’s ranks, so messing up now would not only hurt herself, but the dark faerie as well. “It’s for everyone. Don’t think you’re special to me, sir. Everyone has to hear the truth once in a while. If they find it cruel, that is their problem not mine. Though, strangers get it more commonly than those I begin to know better.” The dropping of her royal employer’s name seemed to catch the man before her off-guard, as if he couldn’t place where he knew the name from. The Blackwell family was known in the kingdoms surrounding theirs, but Meg was unsure if their name was known much farther than that. From the reaction the noble gave, it seemed not. “They’re alright. Pay me decently and the rest of the staff is kind. But, they’re like typical royals. A little uptight and unpleasant if you’re not as elite as they are, but still the nicest family I’ve worked for. And I’m taking a holiday, sir.”

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Did someone call for a hero?

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Hercules’ innocent mind couldn’t fathom married couples doing that to each other, his parents had always been true to each other and he couldn’t imagine his own life any other way.  “I would never do that to someone!” 

“And what would be the oddest thing you’ve heard?”

[megcostas-blog]

“Well, you’re purer than most everyone else. So many people have bits on the side, it’s hard to keep track of who’s actually married. Now, I couldn’t do that to someone I was betrothed to either, but I can understand the desire to explore what’s out there.”

“That one of the knights is having a romantic relationship with his steed.”

[princederic-blog]

“Tone can be a great indicator of many things, mademoiselle; if there’s anything I’ve learned through my tutoring and instruction over the years, it’s that a person’s disposition and general attitude can possess the power to spark a war or ignite thoughts of peace. Something to that effect, at least. A plan would be preferable, yes, but not many seem to have anything solidified yet. We’re all joined in unity against Maleficent now…it will take more than the opinions of one legal council to come to an agreement.”

[megcostas-blog]

“You, my dear sir, had a very good tutor then. I wish I had been able to learn those skills from another but sadly, most have to learn them on their own. And many never do. You think someone’s attitude could spark a war? May I ask how? Who would lead the charge against her if you were to take up arms? You or another prince hoping to win glory?”

[jesuisnobis-blog]

It was embarrassing how quickly he let himself be worked up. He felt like was walking further into a spiders web running to a disastrous end. The women was clever but there was something in the way that she spoke that sounded too knowledgeable. too understanding of the dark faeries actions. She sounded like she was repeating the words of someone else. Noah tried ignoring how is face reddened with internal admonishment. “ I fear i have let my temper get the best of me, as a noble you can understand this is the focal point of every ball and social gathering. “ He smiled at her calmly “It seems you live very differently from me.” Noahs smile became a smirk, the kind Shang would kick his ass for. its said, i’m the important one here. “Not just monetarily. Where did you say you from again? what exactly is your occupation?” ignoring the rest of her words. 

[megcostas-blog]

She bit her lip a little to keep the smirk on her lips from growing too big. It would make her amusement too obvious to the man before her, and she was enjoying the sight of him getting flustered too much to ruin it. She also had to hold her tongue around someone who seemed to be fighting against Celine. If she let too much slip, she would make herself known. And that would make her a target for both the faerie and the kingdoms, something she really didn’t want. “Everyone’s got a temper, only the strongest can always control it.  Yes, I had a very different upbringing compared to you and most people in this kingdom and the next. However, only one of us has a fat head.” She gave him a smirk right back, used to dealing with that look he gave her. It was a look everyone gave her. “I work for the Blackwood and live in their castle.”

[jesuisnobis-blog]

Noah closed his eyes taking a measure breath and then another trying quell the annoyance in him. When he opened his eye’s he could feel the polite mask of recency slide into place again.”Hmm. perhaps you are right, i am not a dark entity trying to take over the land. Who is to say you do not know much more about being evil than i do?” The jab was thinly veiled and he felt petty for it. “Do you really think so? what would happen to the royals? do you really think she will benevolent?” Noah was surprised by the sincerity in his voice, he was genuinely curious what the women had to say. Of course he didn’t think it was true. It was amazing someone could be so ignorant quiet different from the people he usually came across.

[megcostas-blog]

Meg was silent as the man before her seemed to compose himself, her words seeming to get the better of him. Her lips curled up into a slight smirk at this, letting it fall as she saw his eyes open once more. Nobles were so easy to work up. “You are not, nor am I. No one is to say that, sir.” She used the word to jab him right back, her eyes narrowing just a little. “She’ll keep those who are loyal to her alive. If you fight back and you’re not broken by seeing all the dead she’s willing to leave, you too may end up dead. But, if you give her what she asks, I’m sure you’d be spared. She may be evil, but I doubt the faerie is completely heartless. She spared a young maiden herself at the ball, I saw it.”

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Did someone call for a hero?

[hercules-angelis-blog]

With a  loud laugh Hercules shook his head. Women had shown interest in the past, but he never let himself get close to anyone. He knew better than that. “There’s enough that no maiden need choose me.” 

“Of course Damsel. And would you believe me if I said a little bit of both?” 

[megcostas-blog]

“Suit yourself. I’m sure you’re bound to find someone to choose you. Many women in town like to have a bit on the side. There’s Mrs. Cosmos and Mrs. Kosko, for sure. I think even that Lord Vasil’s wife has a little side action from a soldier.”

“It wouldn’t be the oddest thing I’ve heard.”

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Did someone call for a hero?

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Hercules felt his cheeks grow more red in color as she smirked at him. “Well there are plenty of men in the kingdom, so I don’t think a maiden will be choosing me anytime soon.” He laughed and ran his fingers through his hair. 

“Well just know the offer stands Damsel,” he replied shortening her nickname. “And believe me, I can relate to little freedom. Phil, my commander hardly lets me leave the training arena. It’s a miracle I’m in town now!” 

[megcostas-blog]

“Ah, you may be surprised. I’ve noticed a few maidens go through many men, so they may be calling after you in a day or two. Plus, there aren’t as many men as you think.”

“Thanks, Herc. I appreciate the offer. Ah, is that Phil a hardass or are you just a clumsy soldier?”

[jesuisnobis-blog]

“perhaps. If we were taking about chess pieces instead of people.Your speaking under the pretense that Maleficent is both forgiving and single minded. What she wants is not kingdoms to command, it’s ruins.” All the kingdoms had considered this both publicly and privately more than once. Maleficent wanted blood though. that was certain. “Living under her would see death as the kinder fate. “ He gaze intently at the women before him sighing after a moment and looking away.

[megcostas-blog]

“And how do you know exactly what she wants? Anyone with a military mind would leave a few people alive to serve them, and she seems to have one. I doubt she would rule over ruins when she could have several kingdoms instead. I know I would want that, if I were her.” Meg watched as the man, most likely some noble, paused in his defense against her aforementioned plan. Honestly, these nobles were so prideful they would rather risk the lives of their people than allow Celine to control them. “I doubt it would be that bad. Once she gets what she wants, the blood will stop spilling.”

[princederic-blog]

“It certainly sounds like you’re attempting to speak for the families and assume that you know what’s going on behind closed doors. Avoiding wars is always the preferable option; right now, Maleficent doesn’t seem to be giving anyone much of a secondary option, however.”

[megcostas-blog]

“It may be my tone, then. I know what’s going on behind one kingdom’s doors, and it is not what a commoner wants to see after so many died. If you want to survive, you’ll need a plan. And if you want to avoid a war, you give the antagonist what they want, or you fight. And most of you don’t want to fight.”

[princederic-blog]

“I beg your pardon? What right do you have to speak for the governing families of Verden?”

[megcostas-blog]

“I am not speaking for the families, just voicing my opinion. A war is not what most of the kingdoms need at the moment, so that seems the better choice than risking more lives and facing bloodshed.”

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Did someone call for a hero?

[hercules-angelis-blog]

Hercules blushed at the comment and managed to stutter out, “N-no, no young maiden to entertain here. I was in the royal archives doing some reading.” He awkwardly coughed, clearing his throat.

“And I would be honored to be your back up against a dragon,” his cheeks turned red realizing how utterly childish he sounded. “And may I ask how you’ve been stuck in a cage, because sometimes cages can be worse than dragons.” 

[megcostas-blog]

Meg couldn’t help but smirk as the man before her blushed, noting that compliments seemed to be one of his undoings. “Ah, well, I’m sure there’ll be one soon. Most maidens in town rarely let a man go without some sort of female company.”

“I appreciate the offer, but I think I can handle myself for now. I’m only in slightly over my head at the moment, so no need for help yet, Wonder Boy.” She paused as he asked the question. “Just, life. Where I live and what I do. it’s very limiting in freedom.”

[jesuisnobis-blog]

“i’m not sure if you are being serious or not but Balia nor the other kingdoms would ever do that. Most of us have been cultivating alliances and armies in anticipation. There is nothing idle about the pressure the royals feel.”

[megcostas-blog]

“And why is that? Wouldn’t handing your kingdom over save more lives than a war would? Why risk so many deaths when you could easily spare everyone by giving your rule up?”

[megcostas-blog]

MEGARA COSTAS / ISTP-A / “THE VIRTUOSO”

( + ) strengths: Creative, Practical, Rational, Great in a Crisis ( - ) weaknesses: Stubborn, Insensitive, Easily Bored, Risky Behavior

52% introvert, 40% observant, 45% thinking, 15% prospecting, 7% assertive

“Combining spontaneity with logic, ISTPs can switch mindsets to fit new situations with little effort, making them flexible and versatile individuals.”

CHAOTIC NEUTRAL

A chaotic neutral character follows her whims. She is an individualist first and last. She values her own liberty but doesn’t strive to protect others’ freedom.

[megcostas-blog]

“What comes next? Are the royals just going to sit around and do nothing? That seems to be the plan right now. Personally, I think they should just hand their kingdoms over to Maleficent with a little bow on top.”