Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 12, 2007 15:11:08 GMT -5
"Will you at least allow me to order a bottle of champagne to celebrate?" I asked, grinning wryly. "Or if you don't like champagne, then something else rare and expensive."
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 12, 2007 18:30:13 GMT -5
"Champagne sounds wonderful," I said, giving him a playful glare. "You're not supposed to tease me you know - it's not allowed this one day a year." An amused smile came out on my lips, and I tightened my fingers upon his hand briefly.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 12, 2007 21:52:07 GMT -5
"If you're not celebrating, then I don't have to observe any no teasing rules," I said, still grinning and returning the squeeze of her hand.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 12, 2007 22:28:15 GMT -5
Narrowing an eye at him as we approached the doors to the establishment, I gave him a small, coy smile. "We are celebrating, remember? Champagne. So, Lord du Paras, the no-tease rule stands." My smile grew to a teasing grin, the shadow of the front entrance looming over us.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 12, 2007 22:32:52 GMT -5
"You are mistaken, Lady de Mornay, the champagne is just because you are letting me take you to lunch, not for your birthday," I told her, chuckling.
The doorman held the door for us, and I stepped aside to let Joie enter first.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 12, 2007 22:36:18 GMT -5
I tsked softly as he attempted to wiggle out of it, though through it all I found it humorous. Slipping past both he and the doorman with a smile transferred to each, I moved aside once past the door, making room for Quinn.
"You're telling me," I said, turning slightly to peek around at him, "That the celebration you spoke of when asking if you could buy me champagne was for the simple fact that you're taking me to lunch too?" An incredulous note lit my voice, and I raised an unbelieving brow, trying all the world to play the part.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 12:12:35 GMT -5
"Should I not be celebrating going to lunch with you?" I asked, matching the tone in her voice. "Is that a warning that lunch with you is not a pleasurable experience?"
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 13:07:37 GMT -5
A laugh nearly spoiled my outward facade, but thankfully I was able to swallow it before it surfaced, leaving me able to round on him, fingers resting lightly on my hips. "Quinn," I said, all seriousness in my voice as I peered up at him, "Are you insinuating that you fear lunch with me will be far less than pleasurable?"
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 13:16:56 GMT -5
"Not at all, but it certainly sounds as if you are warning me that it will be," I said serenely, casting her a quick smile as I slid past her to speak to the hostess.
"A table for two, please," I told her.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 13:26:14 GMT -5
His back safely to me, I gave way to the smile that begged to come out, my auburn hair falling over my shoulders as I shook my head. He was adept at twisting my words, deriving meaning from them that wasn't there at all. Didn't men usually complain that women did that instead? Once he'd spoken and the hostess stepped away for a moment to check on the status of the tables, I moved quietly up behind him, letting the bare tips of my fingers trace down his forearm and into his palm.
"Lunch will be pleasurable, my dear Quinn," I said softly, my body still off-center behind his. "Though if you continue teasing me, I may have to get even." I smiled at it, though it were hidden; he wouldn't see unless he turned his head.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 13:32:45 GMT -5
I tilted my head to the side slightly as I considered. "Hmmm, that's an interesting dilemma. For while I wasn't planning on teasing you further, it would be interesting to see what manner of revenge you come up with," I mused.
The hostess returned then to lead us to a table. Curling my fingers, I captured Joie's hand and held it as we were led back to a table. Once at the table, I released Joie's hand and held out her chair for her.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 13:38:16 GMT -5
Hiding my grin behind his shoulder as we walked, I gave him a gracious smile as I sat, then waited for him to be seated across from me before I answered him. "I can't promise you'll like it," I said teasingly. "Then again, I can't promise you won't, either."
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 13:43:18 GMT -5
"Ah, what a choice," I said, sounding torn and shaking my head slightly.
Our server arrived, a very pretty woman who was pale in hair, skin and eyes. "A bottle of champagne, please," I told her, smiling.
Once she had left, I looked back at Joie. "Do I even get a hint about the possible revenge? It would make the decision easier."
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 13:47:04 GMT -5
I gave the server a smile as I remained silent, appreciating her beauty as any d'Angeline might. Glancing back to Quinn as she walked away, I shook my head at his words before answering. "I'd have to discuss the details in private," I said, my smile turning decidedly devilish for a moment. "Are you so eager to see what sort of revenge I come up with?" I asked, laughing softly.
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 13:49:18 GMT -5
"Well now I am," I said with an equally devilish smile.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 13:52:04 GMT -5
I laughed again, shaking my head. "What if it happens to be something that you didn't expect?" I asked, a teasing look on my face.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 13:57:52 GMT -5
"All the better then. I don't mind being surprised," I told her, chuckling.
The server returned, expertly opened the bottle of champagne, and poured us each a flute full before handing us menus and saying she would return in a moment to take our order.
Lifting my glass, I held it up slightly in toast. "Happy birthday, Joie," I said, all teasing gone from my voice. "May you know a life where your every tomorrow is happier than your every yesterday."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 14:15:15 GMT -5
I watched him as he lifted the glass with apparent practiced ease, a smile on my lips. "Thank you," I said softly, lifting my own glass into the air and putting it to my lips to drink. The liquid was a delight, though surprising as it always was when I had it, bubbling pleasantly down my throat.
"Did you have anything planned for today?" I asked, curious. "I don't want to be the cause for interrupting anything."
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 14:19:43 GMT -5
"I was just out running some household errands mostly," I said after I took a sip, it was a very fine selection. "I need to have some work done on the house I bought and I was arranging for it to be done."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 14:26:25 GMT -5
Nodding slightly, I fingered the menu absentmindedly, my eyes remaining on Quinn. "Jess and I have been lucky with that; we've never needed to have repairs done. Not yet, anyhow." My face fell some, though I brought back a small, quiet smile to my mouth. "She's leaving in the next day or two. Here's hoping the roof doesn't come down around me while she's gone."
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 14:46:09 GMT -5
"You can come stay with me if it does," I told her, smiling. "I'm not having repairs done, but alterations. The place is sound, I promise no roof falling on you on my watch."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 14:55:04 GMT -5
His offer was sweet, and I appreciated it greatly, even though both of us knew the likelihood of it happening was narrower than slim. "I may drive you insane with my, what did you call it? Feminine wiles," I said, smiling.
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 14:59:08 GMT -5
"They won't work in my house, no worries," I said, chuckling.
I looked down at the menu, thinking we had better decide on what we were ordering before the server returned.
"This all sounds delicious."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 15:01:08 GMT -5
Sitting back slightly, I looked at him as he turned his attention to the menu. "I may be wrong, but I do believe you're doubting my charm and capabilities," I said, lifting my own menu to pick out what I'd like. I already had an idea in mind, and, for me, it was an easy choice once I saw they offered it here.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 15:06:01 GMT -5
"No, I'm just certain of my willpower," I said, grinning at her over the top of my menu. Looking back down, I finally settled on what I wanted.
Just in time too, for the server returned and asked us if we were ready. I waited for Joie to order first.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 15:10:38 GMT -5
"That sounds like a challenge," I said, my lips lifting slightly with a grin. "Which means I may have to test you, you know."
"I'll have a warm spinache salad, please," I said as the pale haired woman returned, smiling as I handed my menu to her.
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 15:13:31 GMT -5
"I'll have the peppered beef and rice," I told her the server, handing her my menu.
"It sounds as if you are going to be spending a lot of your time focused on me," I teased Joie once we were alone again. "First plotting your revenge and then testing my will."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 15:15:46 GMT -5
"Unless I combine both," I said, teasing him back.
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Apr 13, 2007 15:58:40 GMT -5
"That's still a lot of time thinking about me," I pointed out as I leaned back in my chair and smiled. "I'm flattered."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Apr 13, 2007 16:22:14 GMT -5
Giving him a considering look, I shrugged lightly, a secretive smile on my mouth. "Perhaps," I said, letting the word linger on the air. "Or perhaps what I had planned required little thought. But maybe you're right," I mused, taking a moment to sip my champagne. "Mayhap instead of continuing my plans, I should forget them and let you be. I wouldn't want you to become overflattered, you know," I added, my tone dry. A hint of tease was left on the air, and I kept my posture off of my chair, considering him once again.
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