Samantha (Sammy) Kinnis, Anchor to Miranda Kinnis, Viscountess of Cats
Samantha (or "Sammy" as she has always been known to her Noble) is Miranda's (paternal) cousin, but the two of them grew up more like sisters than anything. The two were all but inseperable as children, and spent most of their time together, often listening to the stories of "Mere," Miranda's maternal grandmother. Although Miranda even as a small child was reticent, and not very skilled with other people, Sammy helped to draw her out of her shell - and sometimes into trouble, even with the best of intentions.
When still in their teens the two were separated by a move that Sammy's family made across the country, but in some ways the two remained inseparable. When both fled their own respective nests they remained at some distance geographically, but they've remained in close touch, visiting each other occasionally as their situations allowed. It was during one such visit from Sammy that the two agreed to go along to a local Renaissance Faire, at the urging of Miranda's closest non-relative friend, Timothy Vahn. And it is there that the unimaginable happened, and the Faire became a Chancel. Immediately after, Miranda asked permission to make Sammy one of her first two Anchors, and this permission was granted.
Sammy now acts as the "off-site" Anchor for Miranda, keeping tabs on the mundane world and keeping some bolt-hole for Miranda to visit when she feels the need for a bit of "reality." She's still trying to come to grips with her new worldview, and calling in life, but she's done well so far. Then again, their new bond has only just begun.
Posted by Laura at March 30, 2004 09:55 PM