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This new thread serves as a continuation of the blooming relationship between Atia (HBO's snarky sex-goddess and mother to the first-citizen) and Alexios (The young wealthy tradesman). Also we'll hopefully get to see the continued special guest appearances of CharlieRoofer: the shape-shifting jester, and Cerberuss the dog: Charlie's arch-rival. For those interested in joining the fun: please don't hesitate to join in! But, remember I am Atia's first spear.
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> > > As I expected, the sky did clear up. That's Greece
> > > for you! So I guess we can eat above deck, after
> > > all.
> > Yes, and I think there will be a lovely sunset as
> > well.
> > We have a few minutes before dinner...*glances
> > > down* I should probably change. *eyes Atia with a
> > > smirk* See you in a flash!
> > *laughs* All right darling. I'm just going to
> > discuss the wine with the steward and then I'll be
> > down for a quick shower and a change. I think I
> > still have sand in my hair  .
> > *spies wine steward, approaches him with instructions
> > to wait 20 minutes and then pour a sampling of viognier, pinot grigio, and semillon blanc. *
> > *descends below decks, casts an admiring glance at a
> > shirtless Alexios*
> *poses quickly for my love*
> > *blows Alexios a kiss and breezes past him on way to
> > the master cabin shower.*
> *considers surprising Atia in the shower*
> *thinks aloud*
> Hmm, I'd better not, or we'll be late for dinner. I
> can control myself sometimes, after all, can't I?
> *smirks*
*in shower, hums Anticipation*
> *changes into my favorite tunic, a cheerful light
> blue one*
> *noting that Atia is just finishing up in the shower,
> I wander up to help with the salad by slicing the red
> peppers and cutting the spinach leaves*
*towel dries long locks. Dons a white gauzy Greek-goddess-style gown with a blue sash tied under bustline*
> *our cook takes out his fresh baked croutons and adds
> the spicing to our salads, which on our already
> prepared table settings*
> *smiling, i await the flame-haired beauty return from
> below deck*
*wanders towards Alexios smiling*
*thanks steward and takes two glasses of viognier from his tray*
*brushes a quick kiss on Alexios' lips, hands him his glass*
What shall we drink to my love? Absent friends and family?
*spies salad plates set next to each other at table*
Oh look at those wonderful salads! Have you been helping the chef again darling? These look like they have your touch. Shall we eat?
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> > First the threat to accost me in a broom closet,
> and
> > now this? It must be my lucky day!
> > *gazes into your green eyes, then gives you a
> hungry
> > kiss*
> *savors kiss, smiles up into Alexios' blue-green
> gaze*
> > > Anyhow, I'll tell you what
> > > > is on the menu. We will have several
> types of fish
> > > > such as Sole, European Seabass, and
> Mediterranean
> > > > Rainbow Wrasse. The first two are
> excellent,
> > > milder
> > > > fishes, and the third I haven't tried,
> but it was
> > > > locally recommended! As for
> accompaniments, I
> > > thought
> > > > we could decide that together, as you
> such an for
> > > > those things, and we basically have
> everything
> > > > possible at the ship.
> > > Oh that sounds lovely, darling . Hmmm,
> I think
> > > your fish selection would go well with a
> bottle of
> > > viognier. I have a favourite in the
> Aristarchos
> > > celler with hints of apricot and other
> stone fruits.
> > Yum, your viognier sounds delicious; I love
> Apricots!
> > And so thoughtful of you to avoid red wine and
> my
> > y blasted headaches too.
> > > I also have a craving for wild mushroom
> risotto if
> > > that sounds all right to you? And you
> decide on
> > > the salad and vegetables.
> > Ah, the risotto sounds excellent, and should go
> > wonderfully with the fish.
> > We can munch on the appetizer I had thought up,
> Greek
> > seasoned (salt, oregano, garlic, lemon peel,
> black
> > pepper and marjoram)
> zucchini grilled in olive oil first,
> > because I will tell our cook to put those in the
> oven
> > the moment we return.
> Mmmm, sounds delicious darling.
It's a local favorite!
> > > *smiles* I'm working up
> > > quite an appetite now for dinner
> and...*long
> > > kiss*...a pleasant dessert  .
> > *savors Atia's long kiss*
> > We have to eat all these rich foods because we
> sure
> > do burn off those calories quickly, don't we?!
> *wink* Yes handsome, and you need to keep up your
> strength *smile*
Hmm, I wonder why?!
> > *Carriage stops*
> > *glances outside the window*
> > Ah, we're back at our lovely ship again!
> > *bids driver adieu, leaves a generous tip*
> > *we return to the Aristarchos*
> > *looks up*
> > As I expected, the sky did clear up. That's
> Greece
> > for you! So I guess we can eat above deck,
> after
> > all.
> Yes, and I think there will be a lovely sunset as
> well.
> We have a few minutes before dinner...*glances
> > down* I should probably change. *eyes Atia with
> a
> > smirk* See you in a flash!
> *laughs* All right darling. I'm just going to
> discuss the wine with the steward and then I'll be
> down for a quick shower and a change. I think I
> still have sand in my hair .
> *spies wine steward, approaches him with instructions
> to wait 20 minutes and then pour a sampling of viogn
> ier, pinot grigio, and semillon blanc. *
> *descends below decks, casts an admiring glance at a
> shirtless Alexios*
*poses quickly for my love*
> *blows Alexios a kiss and breezes past him on way to
> the master cabin showe
> r.*
*considers surprising Atia in the shower*
*thinks aloud*
Hmm, I'd better not, or we'll be late for dinner. I can control myself sometimes, after all, can't I? *smirks*
*changes into my favorite tunic, a cheerful light blue one*
*noting that Atia is just finishing up in the shower, I wander up to help with the salad by slicing the red peppers and cutting the spinach leaves*
*our cook takes out his fresh baked croutons and adds the spicing to our salads, which on our already prepared table settings*
*smiling, i await the flame-haired beauty return from below deck*
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My best advice, is send feedback, and post post post!
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> First the threat to accost me in a broom closet, and
> now this? It must be my lucky day!
> *gazes into your green eyes, then gives you a hungry
> kiss*
*savors kiss, smiles up into Alexios' blue-green gaze*
> > Anyhow, I'll tell you what
> > > is on the menu. We will have several types of fish
> > > such as Sole, European Seabass, and Mediterranean
> > > Rainbow Wrasse. The first two are excellent,
> > milder
> > > fishes, and the third I haven't tried, but it was
> > > locally recommended! As for accompaniments, I
> > thought
> > > we could decide that together, as you such an for
> > > those things, and we basically have everything
> > > possible at the ship.
> > Oh that sounds lovely, darling . Hmmm, I think
> > your fish selection would go well with a bottle of
> > viognier. I have a favourite in the Aristarchos
> > celler with hints of apricot and other stone fruits.
> Yum, your viognier sounds delicious; I love Apricots!
> And so thoughtful of you to avoid red wine and my
> y blasted headaches too.
> > I also have a craving for wild mushroom risotto if
> > that sounds all right to you? And you decide on
> > the salad and vegetables.
> Ah, the risotto sounds excellent, and should go
> wonderfully with the fish.
> We can munch on the appetizer I had thought up, Greek
> seasoned (salt, oregano, garlic, lemon peel, black
> pepper and marjoram) zucchini grilled in olive oil first,
> because I will tell our cook to put those in the oven
> the moment we return.
Mmmm, sounds delicious darling.
> > *smiles* I'm working up
> > quite an appetite now for dinner and...*long
> > kiss*...a pleasant dessert .
> *savors Atia's long kiss*
> We have to eat all these rich foods because we sure
> do burn off those calories quickly, don't we?!
*wink* Yes handsome, and you need to keep up your strength *smile*
> *Carriage stops*
> *glances outside the window*
> Ah, we're back at our lovely ship again!
> *bids driver adieu, leaves a generous tip*
> *we return to the Aristarchos*
> *looks up*
> As I expected, the sky did clear up. That's Greece
> for you! So I guess we can eat above deck, after
> all.
Yes, and I think there will be a lovely sunset as well.
We have a few minutes before dinner...*glances
> down* I should probably change. *eyes Atia with a
> smirk* See you in a flash!
*laughs* All right darling. I'm just going to discuss the wine with the steward and then I'll be down for a quick shower and a change. I think I still have sand in my hair .
*spies wine steward, approaches him with instructions to wait 20 minutes and then pour a sampling of viognier, pinot grigio, and semillon blanc. *
*descends below decks, casts an admiring glance at a shirtless Alexios*
*blows Alexios a kiss and breezes past him on way to the master cabin shower.*
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(waves to Atia)
Helllllo, my good friend. I came as soon as I heard that there had been a lock down on citizens' rights to speech.
Deletus is one thing, this is beyond the whimsy of the gods. This must be because of the rumors about Livia.
UV is away with your son, so it is up to us to keep Livia's reach from silencing Atia's Villa. Count me in. I have Ramsius cooking us up a batches of lovely food and procuring extra wines and sending them over. I hope my old room is vacant?
Oh, I have my Egyptian jeweler sending his latest for us to peruse and help make our siege more enjoyable.
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*waves to Pats*
So nice to see you my friend!
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I am here. Why would they get rid of the forum if there is a movie in the wind?
I wonder what gives here. There are older shows with forums still alive. If we cannot create a new topic, how can we maintain it?
Anybody heard anything?
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*Shouts with echo*
Ray! Ray SteVenson! Where for art thou, your gorgeousgeordiefulness?!
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RV, PV, BBB, DSO and Bar - oooh yes please - Pimms and Prosecco!
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I was just saying myself, one of these days I'm going to log on.......... and find the whole site deleted. Hey posters, if we want to keep it, I think we have to step it up! Or make plans for an alternate site? 
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What goes on here?
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> > > I want to hear more about that, love. It
> doesn't
> > > surprise me though; you have an artist's
> > > sensibility.
> >
> > Thank you, such a compliment considering your
> > exquisite taste! One of my famous
> great-grandfathers
> > is > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphranor" target="_blank">Euphranor
>
> > but sadly we have no examples of his work...which
> > will be a common theme when we do visit Korinthos
> as
> > it was sacked and completely destroyed in 146 BC.
> How awful. That was a Roman sacking, I take it?
Yes, even today the sacking Consul's name Lucius Mummius is still considered the most horrible of curses.
> > Your uncle thoughtfully rebuilt it though, so at
> > t least we won't be visiting a tomb!
> Uncle appreciated many things Greek. I'm glad to
> hear he was Corinth's benefactor.
Yes, your uncle had a number of good traits, a shame he isn't still around to keep your son in line!
> > > > > *wanders to next > >
> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Mar
>
> >
> ble_torso_of_Apollo_at_the_Corfu_Arch._Museum.JPG" target="_blank">piec
> e
> > > > >Now here is a handsome gentleman. What do
> > > > > you think of the marble, Alexios?
> > > > *studies piece* The marble is of exquisite
> quality!
> > > > > Hmmm, I think some
> > > > > lonely woman has made off with his equipment.
> No
> > > > > doubt her husband neglected her in favor of
> > > > > symposiums, and she took matters into her own
> hands .
> > > > *chuckles* That must be it, love. How clever
> you
> > > > always are!
> > > As you say, handsome.
> >
> > As I say, huh? Well then, I say you are: the most
> > beautiful, charming, clever, keen, brilliant,
> > radiant, luminous, lustrous, lovely, gorgeous and
> > pulchritudinous woman on the planet
>
> Awww, Sweetness,  ... you keep that up and
> I will be forced to accost you in the nearest broom
> closet .
And that would such a terrible fate to endure. Oh, the horror!
> > > > > What pieces attract you, my love?
> > > > I'm glad you asked. I quite like this > >
> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Dio
>
> >
> nysos_Vacchos_pediment_at_the_Museum_of_Corfu.JPG" target="_blank">scen
> e
> > > > of old Dionysos dated to 500 BC. I figure you
> probably are
> > > > quite fond of him, considering your fondness
> for good
> > > > wine.
> > > I do like this piece, and I have certainly prayed
> to
> > > the marble god a time or two . He appears to
> have
> > > tamed the beasts with his wine in this scene.
> > Indeed, who would have thought that wild animals
> would be
> > happy drinkers?
> Indeed!
> > > >The other exhibit that really caught my eye
> > > > was the
> > >
> gon_at_the_Archaelogical_Museum_in_Corfu.jpg" target="_blank">gorgon
> > > scene
> > > >Gorgons were quite scary monsters, so
> > > > evil that their gaze would turn one to stone!
> > > > Fortunately, Perseus was clever enough to look
> at
> > > > t the famed gorgon, Medusa, with a polished
> shield so
> > > > he kill her without looking into her eyes.
> Our
> > > > gorgon scene here is quite chilling, I think,
> though
> > > > the joke is on her: she's the one who has been
> turned
> > > > to stone!
> > > Fascinating! I must admit she is quite
> unattractive,
> > > though I quite like the elegant lionesses on
> either
> > > side. The scale of the piece is stunning as
> > well.
> >
> > It is a lovely piece, even if she isn't. The
> > lionesses are quite something, and all the small
> > people in the corners bring something interesting
> to
> > piece.
> > > > Well unless you caught anymore interesting
> sites here
> > > > I've had my fill. The hottest part of the day
> is
> > > > over; is there anything left in Corfu you'd
> like to
> > > > see? Or perhaps we should start heading back
> to our
> > > > special yacht? I've instructed the crew to
> prepare a
> > > > special dinner, and then after that we will
> have
> > > > neared the hottest part of the night
> > > Now how could I resist the lure of the
> Aristarchos
> > > with that description dangled . By all
> means,
> > > handsome, let's return to our floating
> > hideaway.
> >
> > *Atia and I exit the elegant museum and return to
> our
> > carriage, to take the scenic journey back to our
> > ship.*
> > *Our peaceful journey is interrupted by the onset
> of
> > a mild rainstorm*
> > Good heavens!
> > *points to the window* > http://www.etravelswithetrules.com/CORFU/CorfuMtRoad2.
>
> > jpg" target="_blank">Clouds in Greece? Now I've seen
> > everything!
> Quite a view, still!
Yes, I agree, that must be why I motioned for you to look.
> >
> > I'm sure those accursed clouds will be gone by the
> > time we reach the shore.
> Well, if not, you will have to suffer me snuggling up
> to you to keep the damp at bay.
First the threat to accost me in a broom closet, and now this? It must be my lucky day!
*gazes into your green eyes, then gives you a hungry kiss*
> Anyhow, I'll tell you what
> > is on the menu. We will have several types of fish
> > such as Sole, European Seabass, and Mediterranean
> > Rainbow Wrasse. The first two are excellent,
> milder
> > fishes, and the third I haven't tried, but it was
> > locally recommended! As for accompaniments, I
> thought
> > we could decide that together, as you such an for
> > those things, and we basically have everything
> > possible at the ship.
> Oh that sounds lovely, darling . Hmmm, I think
> your fish selection would go well with a bottle of
> viognier. I have a favourite in the Aristarchos
> celler with hints of apricot and other stone fruits.
Yum, your viognier sounds delicious; I love Apricots! And so thoughtful of you to avoid red wine and my blasted headaches too.
> I also have a craving for wild mushroom risotto if
> f that sounds all right to you? And you decide on
> the salad and vegetables.
Ah, the risotto sounds excellent, and should go wonderfully with the fish.
We can munch on the appetizer I had thought up, Greek seasoned (salt, oregano, garlic, lemon peel, black pepper and marjoram) zucchini grilled in olive oil first, because I will tell our cook to put those in the oven the moment we return.
> *smiles* I'm working up
> quite an appetite now for dinner and...*long
> kiss*...a pleasant dessert .
*savors Atia's long kiss*
We have to eat all these rich foods because we sure do burn off those calories quickly, don't we?!
*Carriage stops*
*glances outside the window*
Ah, we're back at our lovely ship again!
*bids driver adieu, leaves a generous tip*
*we return to the Aristarchos*
*looks up*
As I expected, the sky did clear up. That's Greece for you! So I guess we can eat above deck, after all. We have a few minutes before dinner...*glances down* I should probably change. *eyes Atia with a smirk* See you in a flash!
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> > I want to hear more about that, love. It doesn't
> > surprise me though; you have an artist's
> > sensibility.
>
> Thank you, such a compliment considering your
> exquisite taste! One of my famous great-grandfathers
> is Euphranor
> but sadly we have no examples of his work...which
> will be a common theme when we do visit Korinthos as
> it was sacked and completely destroyed in 146 BC.
How awful. That was a Roman sacking, I take it?
> Your uncle thoughtfully rebuilt it though, so at
> t least we won't be visiting a tomb!
Uncle appreciated many things Greek. I'm glad to hear he was Corinth's benefactor.
> > > > *wanders to next > http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Mar
> ble_torso_of_Apollo_at_the_Corfu_Arch._Museum.JPG" target="_blank">piec e
> > > >Now here is a handsome gentleman. What do
> > > > you think of the marble, Alexios?
> > > *studies piece* The marble is of exquisite quality!
> > > > Hmmm, I think some
> > > > lonely woman has made off with his equipment. No
> > > > doubt her husband neglected her in favor of
> > > > symposiums, and she took matters into her own hands .
> > > *chuckles* That must be it, love. How clever you
> > > always are!
> > As you say, handsome.
>
> As I say, huh? Well then, I say you are: the most
> beautiful, charming, clever, keen, brilliant,
> radiant, luminous, lustrous, lovely, gorgeous and
> pulchritudinous woman on the planet
Awww, Sweetness, ... you keep that up and I will be forced to accost you in the nearest broom closet .
> > > > What pieces attract you, my love?
> > > I'm glad you asked. I quite like this > http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Dio
> nysos_Vacchos_pediment_at_the_Museum_of_Corfu.JPG" target="_blank">scen e
> > > of old Dionysos dated to 500 BC. I figure you probably are
> > > quite fond of him, considering your fondness for good
> > > wine.
> > I do like this piece, and I have certainly prayed to
> > the marble god a time or two . He appears to have
> > tamed the beasts with his wine in this scene.
> Indeed, who would have thought that wild animals would be
> happy drinkers?
Indeed!
> > >The other exhibit that really caught my eye
> > > was the > gon_at_the_Archaelogical_Museum_in_Corfu.jpg" target="_blank">gorgon
> > scene
> > >Gorgons were quite scary monsters, so
> > > evil that their gaze would turn one to stone!
> > > Fortunately, Perseus was clever enough to look at
> > > t the famed gorgon, Medusa, with a polished shield so
> > > he kill her without looking into her eyes. Our
> > > gorgon scene here is quite chilling, I think, though
> > > the joke is on her: she's the one who has been turned
> > > to stone!
> > Fascinating! I must admit she is quite unattractive,
> > though I quite like the elegant lionesses on either
> > side. The scale of the piece is stunning as
> well.
>
> It is a lovely piece, even if she isn't. The
> lionesses are quite something, and all the small
> people in the corners bring something interesting to
> piece.
> > > Well unless you caught anymore interesting sites here
> > > I've had my fill. The hottest part of the day is
> > > over; is there anything left in Corfu you'd like to
> > > see? Or perhaps we should start heading back to our
> > > special yacht? I've instructed the crew to prepare a
> > > special dinner, and then after that we will have
> > > neared the hottest part of the night
> > Now how could I resist the lure of the Aristarchos
> > with that description dangled . By all means,
> > handsome, let's return to our floating
> hideaway.
>
> *Atia and I exit the elegant museum and return to our
> carriage, to take the scenic journey back to our
> ship.*
> *Our peaceful journey is interrupted by the onset of
> a mild rainstorm*
> Good heavens!
> *points to the window* Clouds in Greece? Now I've seen
> everything!
Quite a view, still!
>
> I'm sure those accursed clouds will be gone by the
> time we reach the shore.
Well, if not, you will have to suffer me snuggling up to you to keep the damp at bay.
Anyhow, I'll tell you what
> is on the menu. We will have several types of fish
> such as Sole, European Seabass, and Mediterranean
> Rainbow Wrasse. The first two are excellent, milder
> fishes, and the third I haven't tried, but it was
> locally recommended! As for accompaniments, I thought
> we could decide that together, as you such an for
> those things, and we basically have everything
> possible at the ship.
Oh that sounds lovely, darling . Hmmm, I think your fish selection would go well with a bottle of viognier. I have a favourite in the Aristarchos celler with hints of apricot and other stone fruits. I also have a craving for wild mushroom risotto if that sounds all right to you? And you decide on the salad and vegetables. *smiles* I'm working up quite an appetite now for dinner and...*long kiss*...a pleasant dessert .
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> > > *quickly descends from carriage and enters
> museum's
> sheltering entrance hall
> > Ah, I like the decidedly marble coloring of the
> > museum entrance!
> > > *takes appraising view around* My, so many
> amazing
> > > pieces.
> > Indeed, we are fortunate to have found this
> place.
> > > *takes Alexios by hand, approaches
> impressive
> funerary
> statue
> > > *reads* The Lion of Menacrates, found near
> the
> > > cenotaph of Menecrates. This is the work of
> a famous
> > > Corinthian sculptor of the Archaic period.
> Dated end
> > > of the 7th century B.C..
> > > Perhaps the work of one of your ancestor's
> love.
> > > It's magnificent, don't you agree?
> > Oh certainly I do. One wonders how splendid
> this
> > Lion would look had the centuries not aged it.
> > *smirks* Perhaps he was an ancestor, at one
> time my
> > family was known for its accomplished artists.
> I want to hear more about that, love. It doesn't
> surprise me though; you have an artist's
> sensibility.
Thank you, such a compliment considering your exquisite taste! One of my famous great-grandfathers is Euphranor but sadly we have no examples of his work...which will be a common theme when we do visit Korinthos as it was sacked and completely destroyed in 146 BC. Your uncle thoughtfully rebuilt it though, so at least we won't be visiting a tomb!
> > > *wanders to next
> piec
> e
> > >Now here is a handsome gentleman. What do
> > > you think of the marble, Alexios?
> > *studies piece* The marble is of exquisite
> quality!
> > > Hmmm, I think some
> > > lonely woman has made off with his
> equipment. No
> > > doubt her husband neglected her in favor
> of
> > > symposiums, and she took matters into her
> own hands
> > > .
> > *chuckles* That must be it, love. How clever
> you
> > always are!
> As you say, handsome.
As I say, huh? Well then, I say you are: the most beautiful, charming, clever, keen, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous, lovely, gorgeous and pulchritudinous woman on the planet
> > > What pieces attract you, my love?
> >
> > I'm glad you asked. I quite like this
> scen
> e
> > of old Dionysos dated to 500 BC. I figure you
> probably are
> > quite fond of him, considering your fondness for
> good
> > wine.
> I do like this piece, and I have certainly prayed to
> the marble god a time or two . He appears to have
> tamed the beasts with his wine in this scene.
Indeed, who would have that wild animals would be happy drinkers?
> >The other exhibit that really caught my eye
> > was the
> gorgon
> scene
> >Gorgons were quite scary monsters, so
> > evil that their gaze would turn one to stone!
> > Fortunately, Perseus was clever enough to look
> at
> > t the famed gorgon, Medusa, with a polished
> shield so
> > he kill her without looking into her eyes. Our
> > gorgon scene here is quite chilling, I think,
> though
> > the joke is on her: she's the one who has been
> turned
> > to stone!
> Fascinating! I must admit she is quite unattractive,
> though I quite like the elegant lionesses on either
> side. The scale of the piece is stunning as well.
It is a lovely piece, even if she isn't. The lionesses are quite something, and all the small people in the corners bring something interesting to piece.
> >
> > Well unless you caught anymore interesting sites
> here
> > I've had my fill. The hottest part of the day
> is
> > over; is there anything left in Corfu you'd like
> to
> > see? Or perhaps we should start heading back to
> our
> > special yacht? I've instructed the crew to
> prepare a
> > special dinner, and then after that we will
> have
> > neared the hottest part of the night
> Now how could I resist the lure of the Aristarchos
> with that description dangled . By all means,
> handsome, let's return to our floating hideaway.
*Atia and I exit the elegant museum and return to our carriage, to take the scenic journey back to our ship.*
*Our peaceful journey is interrupted by the onset of a mild rainstorm*
Good heavens!
*points to the window* Clouds in Greece? Now I've seen everything!
I'm sure those accursed clouds will be gone by the time we reach the shore. Anyhow, I'll tell you what is on the menu. We will have several types of fish such as Sole, European Seabass, and Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse. The first two are excellent, milder fishes, and the third I haven't tried, but it was locally recommended! As for accompaniments, I thought we could decide that together, as you such an for those things, and we basically have everything possible at the ship.
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> > *quickly descends from carriage and enters
museum's sheltering entrance hall
> Ah, I like the decidedly marble coloring of the
> museum entrance!
> > *takes appraising view around* My, so many amazing
> > pieces.
> Indeed, we are fortunate to have found this place.
> > *takes Alexios by hand, approaches impressive
funerary statue
> > *reads* The Lion of Menacrates, found near the
> > cenotaph of Menecrates. This is the work of a famous
> > Corinthian sculptor of the Archaic period. Dated end
> > of the 7th century B.C..
> > Perhaps the work of one of your ancestor's love.
> > It's magnificent, don't you agree?
> Oh certainly I do. One wonders how splendid this
> Lion would look had the centuries not aged it.
> *smirks* Perhaps he was an ancestor, at one time my
> family was known for its accomplished artists.
I want to hear more about that, love. It doesn't surprise me though; you have an artist's sensibility.
> > *wanders to next
piece
> >Now here is a handsome gentleman. What do
> > you think of the marble, Alexios?
> *studies piece* The marble is of exquisite quality!
> > Hmmm, I think some
> > lonely woman has made off with his equipment. No
> > doubt her husband neglected her in favor of
> > symposiums, and she took matters into her own hands
> > .
> *chuckles* That must be it, love. How clever you
> always are!
As you say, handsome.
> > What pieces attract you, my love?
>
> I'm glad you asked. I quite like this
scene
> of old Dionysos dated to 500 BC. I figure you probably are
> quite fond of him, considering your fondness for good
> wine.
I do like this piece, and I have certainly prayed to the marble god a time or two . He appears to have tamed the beasts with his wine in this scene.
>The other exhibit that really caught my eye
> was the
gorgon scene
>Gorgons were quite scary monsters, so
> evil that their gaze would turn one to stone!
> Fortunately, Perseus was clever enough to look at
> t the famed gorgon, Medusa, with a polished shield so
> he kill her without looking into her eyes. Our
> gorgon scene here is quite chilling, I think, though
> the joke is on her: she's the one who has been turned
> to stone!
Fascinating! I must admit she is quite unattractive, though I quite like the elegant lionesses on either side. The scale of the piece is stunning as well.
>
> Well unless you caught anymore interesting sites here
> I've had my fill. The hottest part of the day is
> over; is there anything left in Corfu you'd like to
> see? Or perhaps we should start heading back to our
> special yacht? I've instructed the crew to prepare a
> special dinner, and then after that we will have
> neared the hottest part of the night
Now how could I resist the lure of the Aristarchos with that description dangled . By all means, handsome, let's return to our floating hideaway.
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> > Now on to the Archaeological Museum of Corfu!
> > *packs everything back into the carriage, Atia
> and I
> > become seated*
> > *The carriage clambers south, towards the
> ancient
> > city of Corfu*
> > *we both doze peacefully, reminiscing on the
> day's
> > joys so far*
> > *stunned by the scenery outside the window, I
> poke
> > Atia to alert her*
> *yawns sleepily, lazily nuzzles Alexios' neck*
> > Sweetheart, look out the window! What a lovely
> view
> Stunning, darling.
> > Sorry, if I woke you, darling.
> The view is worth losing a bit of sleep.
Thank goodness for that!
> We'll be at the
> > museum very shortly. In the meantime *pulls
> out
> > small tin from below seat*, would you like to
> snack
> > on some succade? All this exertion requires
> > rejuvenation *says with a playful smirk*, and I
> have
> > a feeling we might wish to go back down that
> road
> > sooner rather than later
> *smiles* Is that a promise?
I'd say a strong possibility
> *takes a dip of succade* Mmmm, so decadently sweet.
Agreed, that's what I like about it.
> Oh, here we are!
> *quickly descends from carriage and enters museum's
> sheltering entrance hall.
Ah, I like the decidedly marble coloring of the museum entrance!
> *takes appraising view around* My, so many amazing
> pieces.
Indeed, we are fortunate to have found this place.
> *takes Alexios by hand, approaches impressive funerary
> statue
> *reads* The Lion of Menacrates, found near the
> cenotaph of Menecrates. This is the work of a famous
> Corinthian sculptor of the Archaic period. Dated end
> of the 7th century B.C..
> Perhaps the work of one of your ancestor's love.
> It's magnificent, don't you agree?
Oh certainly I do. One wonders how splendid this Lion would look had the centuries not aged it. *smirks* Perhaps he was an ancestor, at one time my family was known for its accomplished artists.
> *wanders to next piec
> e . Now here is a handsome gentleman. What do
> you think of the marble, Alexios?
*studies piece* The marble is of exquisite quality!
> Hmmm, I think some
> lonely woman has made off with his equipment. No
> doubt her husband neglected her in favor of
> symposiums, and she took matters into her own hands
> .
*chuckles* That must be it, love. How clever you always are!
> What pieces attract you, my love?
I'm glad you asked. I quite like this [url http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dionysos_Vacchos_pediment_at_the_Museum_of_Corfu.JPG]scene[/url] of old Dionysos dated to 500 BC. I figure you probably are quite fond of him, considering your fondness for good wine. The other exhibit that really caught my eye was the gorgon scene. Gorgons were quite scary monsters, so evil that their gaze would turn one to stone! Fortunately, Perseus was clever enough to look at the famed gorgon, Medusa, with a polished shield so he kill her without looking into her eyes. Our gorgon scene here is quite chilling, I think, though the joke is on her: she's the one who has been turned to stone!
Well unless you caught anymore interesting sites here I've had my fill. The hottest part of the day is over; is there anything left in Corfu you'd like to see? Or perhaps we should start heading back to our special yacht? I've instructed the crew to prepare a special dinner, and then after that we will have neared the hottest part of the night
>
> --
> Hic Habitat Felicitas
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Now you are yourself, but not yourself; an ideal state for a meeting between lovers.
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