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Proxy
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Alissa:
I know that you have helped me for years now.
Your family took me in, saw that I got the training I needed to advance in my Magic.
Not only that, but your family paid my tuition at the Academy,
and even when I didn’t know if I could ever pass the courses.
You’ve always made sure I have known there is a place for me here,
when my true family turned their backs on me.
Wildwind Estates is lovely … The gardens, the land, and the people.
I have always felt welcome here regardless.
I know I am difficult at times, always wanting my way …
and I don’t want you to ever think that I am not grateful for the opportunities
your family has allowed me.
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Alexa:
Oh, come on Alissa ... I’ve always known you appreciated being here.
At times, your joy and spirit are the things that make this place tolerable for me.
You’ve had the opportunity to explore your gifts here …
where I have had mostly obligations, expectations, and the constant reminder
that the eyes of the Order are on me as a Wildwind.
After your Ordeal and Confirmation, you pledged your fealty to this Family,
and that is something I take seriously.
I have excluded you from certain things in the past,
but that is my fault, and jealousy of your position and innocence.
That’s going to change now ... More of necessity than desire.
We have been friends since you were first brought here ...
And you have always been my escape from my duties.
We cut class together, had our little adventures …
Drove the staff crazy at times, dabbling in all sorts of mischief.
Come with me …
There’s something I need to show you.
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Alissa:
This is what you want to show me …
A couple of old guitars, and duffle bags?
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Alissa:
Please tell me that we aren’t going hiking in the Himalayas.
I’ve learned how to dive in the islands, you have always pushed me to excel in my physical training …
But my desire to get out and about, doesn’t mean I want to be a Sherpa in Nepal.
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Alexa:
Haha … You’re not as far off as you may think.
China, yes ... Nepal, not so much.
You and I will be leaving for China in the morning.
Don’t worry about anything, because I have already made arrangements.
Don’t think about objecting, because you don’t really have a choice in the matter.
You have been pestering me about wanting to get out of here for a while …
Your wish is granted, and I’m not even a Genie.
I need to see someone in China … Family business, but we will have time for a little adventure.
There are a few more things we need to discuss with you though.
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Alexa:
Your going to China with me, is a turning point as far as your responsibilities in the Family.
I have thought about this for a while, and really see no other choice I am comfortable with.
You are well aware that Family and Order business has often taken me away from here.
You have always been good about covering things back here …
Especially since my parents passed away.
You have made sure that my wishes and instructions for the other members,
recruits and staff, were well understood and followed through with.
Regardless of how you have viewed your own position in this Family,
you have always been being groomed as my Proxy should I ever require one.
The Wildwinds have had a tradition of letting the women of the Family be the politicians.
The men have always been more than capable of the task, as well as
talented Mages and stalwart warriors … But a female face and tone in Council Chambers,
tends to be a bit more palatable to some, when untethered support is necessary.
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Alexa Continues:
Even with Constantina Wildwind, in the Dark Ages …
And not taking away from her skills as a negotiator, politician, talented Mage, and dedicated mother …
Her ideas and ambitions were as much Jarod's as her own.
Only a Wildwind through Ordeal and Marriage …
She has been recorded in the annals of time as the paramount figure in this Family.
She is credited with the establishment of the Order, and the path to Peace among the factions.
Jarod died on a nameless hill, in a forgotten battle …
And he is remembered with a six by nine gold placard in the Family Mausoleum.
As you are prepared as my Proxy, understand this …
You are not a servant of this Family, but with your dedicated service, and fealty …
You will most likely be called upon to carry the full weight of this Family, and our obligations
in situations and times to come.
It is a burden, and you will lose some of your innocence,
as the casual affairs of everyday life here at the Estates, slowly give way to greater concerns.
Our upcoming trip to China is where that will start,
and where the truth of some matters will be revealed.
At all times, even if you doubt yourself, understand that I trust you.
You will find out that being a Wildwind doesn’t make you perfect,
and we have made more than our share of mistakes … But you must persevere and march on.
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Alissa:
You’ve always been strong and hard to understand Alexa …
But you’re starting to scare me now.
I remember my Ordeal and Confirmation.
I understand that pledge could mean I would be called upon at some time.
But Proxy ... I never could have imagined that.
That’s not me … That’s not who I am.
Surely there is someone else … Jason or Carrissa,
they have both been with the Family much longer than I have.
I cannot do it … What if I have to go to Council?
I can’t stand in front of them, representing this Family …
I’ll pass out from the stress.
I am not you Alexa.
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Alexa:
Well, if it helps you out any … And you find yourself in that situation,
all I can tell you is what my mother taught me.
I believe her words were …
‘Just remember to breathe sweetheart, because you really don’t have a choice’.
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To Be Continued …
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Thanks for stopping by and checking the story out.
Happy Simming!
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