#courting?

[lady-lord-cornbury]

@neo-of-sporin I am displeased. You did not come to my chambers this morning. Are you indeed serious about our engagement? We had much to plan!

[ryangravytrain]

Thinking of writing a bachelor like thing with the whole devils team trying to court gravy and/or dougie with varying levels of success cause they are oblivious to what is happening

[tharisyuu]

Iidamei Week, Day 2

[renee-writer]

A Strange New World Chapter 15 Courting?

Rabbie was a joy to have around. Claire hadn't much experience with children. She hadn’t been sure she wanted them, not with Frank, anyway. The three miscarriages had been both sad and a relief. To bring a child into that situation… but now.

The little boy was well raised and did all he was asked. He helped her and Ellen in the kaleyard, enjoying the feel of dirt under his hands. Then washing up, he helped in the kitchen. Claire taught him how to kneed bread and shape loafs. He listened to her read stories and then went down for a nap. When he woke, he went to help Jamie in the stables.

The kaleyard is completely laid out. Claire loves working there. Learning more about herbs and their medical uses. She wants to work, to help make her way but, the thought of working in a hospital. No! She was scared the entire time she was there. Here, working the soil, learning from her new ma, she is more suited for that. Farm life. Ellen had mentioned a farmers market. That sounds like something she would enjoy. She will ask about that.

Jamie also loves spending time with the lad. Teaching him what his da had taught him at that age. He wants to be spending time alone with Claire and with Willie slowly healing, and thank God for that, it is possible. If only she wasn’t so concerned about her reputation. He was to but would do not to harm it. He needs to speak to his da.

“Mr. Fraser, is this right?” He looks to the lad. He is lifting hay into the clean stall.

“Perfect. Ye are doing a wonderful job.” Rabbie beams under the praise. When he is done, before Jamie can teach him something else, Brian comes in.

“Rabbie lad, your mam awaits you. Wash your hands clean at the well before touching her work clothes, eh.”

“Aye Mr. Fraser.” He hugs Jamie. “Thank you for teaching me.” Before running off to find his mam.

“Working the lad?” His da asks.

“Aye. Just things ye taught me at his age. He hasn’t been around men that were kind to him, dinna yell. So, I thought while the lad is here, I would be a good example to him. He is a hard worker. Mary has done well with him.”

“As is his mam. She designed five labels today. All excellent. I will have a hard time choosing one. She will be working with us a long time. I am going to have PR design an ad campaign. We may have her design some for our whisky.”

“That is wonderful. I need to talk to you about something da.”

“Aye son.” They lean against the clean stable. Donas' who is exercising in the yard.

“About Claire. You ken we have been dating, with Willie as a chaperone. I would like to take her out alone but she and I worry about her reputation. We have done naught but kiss. You taught me how to treat a lass with respect.” Brian beams with pride that his lessons took. “I care for her. Nae, to be honest, I love her. But I am scared. You ken when I told Ann thus, she left.”

“Ah son, you canna fear love. Tis' the most poweful, incredible force in the universe. I've a question.” Jamie nods at him. “Do you wish to marry her?”

“Aye. I do. To court her and marry her. I just don't know how to precede.” As God would have it, the lass herself walked in then. She carries a plate of sandwiches.

“Rabbie had three before Mary took him home. You must have worked him hard Jamie. I figured you worked harder then him and could use some too. As can you da.”

“Aye and we thank ye Claire. Jamie and I were just discussing something.” Jamie stands up straighter and brushes the hay off his jeans. He doesn’t ken what his da is about but trusts him. “I know in your time, you would stay a widow until your own da ir brother arranged a marriage for you. I am honored you consider me your da. As such, I would like to propose a marriage with Jamie. He loves ypu Claire and I trust him to treat you right. You can court and then marry, if that pleases you.”

They both await her response. She is stunned. Not at the idea. But by being offered a choice. She loves him but to say such is not something she is used to. “I would love that. Yes, I will except your proposal.”

“A Dhai!” Jamie prays in fervent praise.

“Very good. You may court, without a chaperone. We will make the marriage when you both wish.”

“Thank you da.” Claire says.

“Aye thank you da.” He smiles at his son with a wink.

“I will leave you two alone. Be good.” Another wink and he slips out, taken some of the sandwiches with him.

“Oh Claire. Ah dhai. Mo ghraid. Tha gaol agam ort.” He says as he guides her into his arms.

She laughs. “One day you will have to teach me the Ghaildhig so I know what you are saying.” She said as she kisses his cheek.

[ask-water]

Anon Asks: My dearest merman let me craft you a courting gift of the finest gold into a bangle. It clips around your tail! But it’s loose so it won’t hurt you.

“...Courting...?

(OOC: I’m so sorry! I wasn't aware that Tumblr pixelizes large answer images! I tried to remember what the ask entailed but I’m so sorry if the ask isn’t the same! I’ll make sure I won’t make the same mistake!)

[poetrytaintedred-blog]

Rumour has it you've been fooling around with Mike

Wouldn’t call it fooling around.

[penwarrior11]

*looks at Mara*