Recent content by Tobias Pirian

The smile lingered as Tobias listened. Henrietta placed a hand on her husband's shoulder, a hopeful look upon her mien. "You've grown much in such few short years, Kristen. Any partner you find shall be lucky to have you," Lord Pirian declared. "As you wish it, so it shall be. I wish you the...

A slight smile appeared on Tobias, in that subtle way it so often did. Kristen often wore her heart upon her sleeve, and this was just such an instance. He shared a brief, knowing glance with Neil, then addressed his niece once more. "Then arrange it we shall. We can either send word to Vel...

"You know him well. One Sable Pembroke," Tobias put forward as matter-of-factly as ever, though he wasn't certain how Kristen might feel about it. "It's been roughly a year since he was released into the care of the Anirian Knights, and he's had nothing but good behavior. A brief stint of poor...

A long sigh escaped Tobias. There was someone that came to mind, but he wasn't entirely sure how much he liked the idea, nor how much Kristen would. "I...have been keeping close tabs on a young man who might fit your proclivities. Someone whom I have sponsored, and whom you are familiar with...

Tobias spent a long moment in thought, arms folded across his chest and a knuckle pressed to his mouth. When he finally made to speak, he began by removing his glasses and wiping them with a bit of soft cloth he kept within his coat. "While I don't believe you are at fault in the ill fates of...

A matter of great importance called Lord Tobias to the splendor of great Vel Numera. His niece, the acting Lady of the city, had reached out in a heartfelt letter. Just what was it she could be so missing that she felt need to make a request of her uncle, the lord and paramount of their noble...

Darling Niece, You have my deepest sympathies in your struggles, my dear. I find myself with an uncharacteristic amount of free time in the coming month. The senate is at an impasse and has taken an extended recess. Your father and I were already planning a brief trip from Vel Salvus to Vel...

Even among the purest of houses, among a city built by and for the Pirians, it seemed gossip was an unavoidable pitfall. Tobias would have much to do later in that regard, frustrating as it was that his own kin chose to behave in such a manner. For now, though, it was to be a jubilant time. A...

The carriage rolled onwards, rocking occasionally as its suspension tried to deal with the odd bump in the road. "I am certain they have missed you just as you have them," Tobias assured her. "And I am sure that they are safe. If the horrors of the Mad Legion could not bring them low, then...

Tobias tugged at his beard as he sat across from Kristen in the seat of their carriage. Naught but the sound of clopping hooves and rolling wheels filled the air for a few moments. "'Zinnia St. Kolbe...' St. Kolbe, St. Kolbe..." he repeated thoughtfully, delving for a memory of the name...

Satisfied with her answer, the Lord of House Pirian turned to make for the carriage. "Tea sounds wonderful, dear niece. Henrietta will be delighted to join us as well, if I know my wife," Tobias replied.

Amber eyes followed as Tobias' niece dipped for a moment. Again, he smiled at her antics. It was nice getting to see her have the chance to act like a young woman instead of a politician or a warrior, even if just for a few minutes. The smile burbled into warm laughter. "Yes, yes indeed, my...

Lord Tobias chuckled softly, equally aware of the unlikeliness of such an event occurring. "Yes, it's true, hard is it may be to believe. Henrietta and I attempted to arrange a union between Percival and the young Miss Perrine of House Urahil, but fate is a whimsical being, it seems," he...

Tobias had, of course, heard some time ago that Kristen had graduated. He'd wished to make something of a celebration then, but her sudden departure had made that an impossibility. Now, however, there was nothing to stop that from happening. Tobias beamed. "You do our House proud, Kristen. One...

Tobias welcomed the hug with open arms, comforting Kristen as she felt what could only have been a cathartic release. "You've nothing to apologize for, dear. You are your own person, and you are free to walk the path you choose," he said calmly with a gentle pat to his niece's back. "Even...