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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 19:27:33 GMT -5
Holding obediently still, a rarity, I held my hair up from where a maid worked at tightening the ties precisely- after all, the least I could do for a newly crowned monarch was look my best. besides, hopefully there woudl be someone there to see what I could look like properly made up and tease me a little. Surely Caraf would be there, Elliot as well, and Rannan and Raegan..and as adepts were allowed, perhaps Kee Christophe or Jaynx too. Even pressing my luck a little, perhaps Alain. Still, at least I'd feel fabulously gorgeous when I said hello to them all.
The gown's color was what had drawn me first; then the small details. Tiny crystal beads that glimmered, the sway and hang of the skirt- I loved every inch of the fabric, as I had my costume for the L'Envers fete, and my costume for Midwinter, and my simple, homeworn lavender gown from Longest Night.
Around my neck was a delicate chain of silver, almost invisible, supporting a silver filigree dragonfly, accented by the smallest pieces of colored glass bead imaginable, almost as though it were dippen at points in a colorful, shining sand. My shoes were simple sandals, what I preferred to heels any day- and now I was done. My thoughts had made the time fly.
Grinning, I kissed Marcine, the maid, on the cheek and swept down the stairs. I didn't know if Joie had left already, but she'd have to rush to catch me. I was anxious to be gone.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 20:33:16 GMT -5
I had just stepped into my dress when I heard the thudding of feet on the stairs, and with a gasp I fled my room - I knew those steps, had known them all my life. "Jessamine de Mornay!" My voice carried laughter in it, and I fairly ran, clutching the bodice of my dress to me as I neared the top of the stairs. "Don't you dare leave without me."
A grin flashed on my face, one I only shared with her, and I turned and made my way back to my room as quickly as I had left it. A series of giggles followed me as I moved, maids peeking thier heads out and watching me til I disappeared into my room again.
In short order I was ready and descending the stairs, my heart thudding more in my chest for rushing than for the actual event. "Elua, sister," I said with a gasping laugh as I came off the last step, "One would think you were anxious. Is there someone in paticular you're longing to meet?"
My grin was teasing as I smoothed out the seamless fabric of my dress, embroidered delicatly with flowers just darker and just lighter than the actual shade. The waist was gathered and accentuated nicely to show my slimness and curves; a sheer fabric of a medium pink hung over a silken of a lighter shade. It was more unexpected of me, and I loved it.
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 20:39:29 GMT -5
Grinning back up at her I waited as patiently as I could- which meant with much stamping of feet and pacing- before she came down again and I stuck my tongue out at her. "We're going to be eating in the Palace in the same room as the new Queen!" I nearly shrieked in excitement as she came down the stairs adn I just restrained myself from runningup and tugging her down the rest of the way. "it's making history!"
"besides," I added in a more moderated, sly tone. "I'm no more anxious to see anyone in particular than you are. I just have a wider range of choices for my possibilities."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 20:44:14 GMT -5
I laughed as Jessamine acted as we did as children, finding her excitement infectious and exhillerating. "Are you saying I will have a harder time finding someone tonight?" I asked in a mockingly affronted tone, though my smile showed obvious proof to my lie. She would never change, my beloved sister, and I was ever thankful for it.
On impulse I reached out and hugged her, then stepped back to admire her. "You're stunning, my much-older sister." I grinned, unable to resist the urge to tease her. "Like a priceless vase - age only shows more perfection."
She was more than pretty, and I knew she'd know I thought that even through my jests. She truly wouldn't have a problem finding someone to warm her bed tonight if that was what she wished. She'd have to fight them off.
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 20:54:12 GMT -5
"And you, like a tree, always amaze with how you tower over us in your glory," I teased back in an innocently oblivious tone, still smiling- she only teased so fiercely when I did look my best. If I didn't she'd have ordered me back up the stairs to change. "besides, some happen to like my advanced age and wisdom- as well as my experience with putting you and the rest of the family rugrats in line."
She looked fantastic, she always did- it had been part of her nature to always be a better dresser than myself. "And yes, I think you'd have less luck- because you'd have more guilt," I told her jestingly. "Being around one person too long can do that."
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 21:17:45 GMT -5
I laughed in appreciation for her rebuttle on my teasing, my teeth flashing in my mouth with my wide grin. "Quinn? I've only seen him twice, my darling sister." Twice, and wonderful each time, though I didn't have to voice that part of it. "Besides, I never heard from him about the fete tonight, so I don't know if he will even be there. Likely so, but... I don't know." I shifted slightly before my smile brightened, and I reached up to adjust the silver-dropped earrings that hung from my lobes.
"Have you seen the Queen, then? I'm curious if she's everything the stories say she is."
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 21:28:13 GMT -5
"Not even a hair," I replied nonchalantly as I took her hand and began to tug her toward the door. "And Quinn will find you or he'll deal with me, he knows that." My tone was dismissive, as though I spoke pure fact- for, as far as I was concerned, I did. She was slightly upset by his lack of communications and I'd be sure to glare at him a little while for it, as well as probably ask very rudely what he thought he was doing.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 21:33:54 GMT -5
"Oh Jess," I said, letting myself be tugged towards the door, "You're not going to embarrass me, are you?" I gave her a withering look but loved her all the more for thinking it, though I truly would be mortified if she did say something to him. He was grown, and could make his own decisions; there were no strings attatched between us. My lip caught between my teeth as we moved outside and towards the waiting carriage, my hand still in her grasp.
"You never told me though," I said with a grin by way of changing the conversation, "was there one person in paticular you were looking forward to seeing?"
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 21:44:55 GMT -5
"I told you there wasn't anyone in particular," I replied, sticking out my tongue at her as the door was opened and I thanked the coachman before stepping inside. "Are you trying to poach my hunting grounds, oh tall and improportionate one?"
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 4, 2007 22:57:30 GMT -5
"No," I said with a grin as I climbed in beside her, settling my skirts around me comfortably. "I wouldn't dare approach on a ground small enough that you barely have room to stand in it."
I'd have ducked and laughed any other time, though I was counting on the fact of looking our best for the fete to get me through that jab. A teasing smile hit my face, and I relaxed.
"Jessamine," I said, my voice finding seriousness, "Don't say anything to Quinn. I'm not upset with him; I'm sure he was busy, too." Curiousity struck me suddenly, and I tilted my head. "By the way, what is his title? Does he have one? I've never known."
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 5, 2007 14:45:42 GMT -5
My eyes had narrowed in mirth, but then I nodded in understanding at her words. If she was upset she would tell me and let me do what I wished, or take care of it herself. "Last name du Paras, and he did mention a title the one time he came to the house to debate my book," I remembered. "It would be linked to the name, but I never remember those sort of things. I guess it seems inconsequential to me. Why?"
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 5, 2007 14:58:32 GMT -5
The carriage started forth with a lurch, and inwardly I vexed, wondering if a green horse was hitched to the team. "Because," I said, my irritation draining away in an instant as I straightened my posture, "I've spent two nights with him now, though fail to know that. There's nothing to know of me, for I am forever overshadowed by your pixie-like figure." I gave her a grin, though my look was tender and loving, "It doesn't matter in truth; you know how I am, and you too for that matter. He could be penniless and it wouldn't change anything."
I settled back as the carriage rocked in a steady rhythm, looking out the window before glancing back to my redheaded sister. "By the by," I said with a devilish grin, "The carriage is yours tonight. I'll rent one to return home in if need be."
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 5, 2007 15:14:44 GMT -5
With a slight sound of teasing dismissal, eyes flashing, I replied, "What fun would that be? We can at least show off when we get into the carriage with our respective peoples, or take theirs if you're really SO desperate for privacy. The carriage does have wheels and can take us different places, you know."
My mind flashed through a million similar topics until, seemingly without segway, I asked, "Did you get the natal gift I bought you? I left it on your desk weeks ago." We'd never been a family for large or expensive gifts- just amusing or lovely ones. This time I'd gotten her a Tsingani anklet, decorated with glass beads and gold ducats that clinked against each other when she'd walk.
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Post by Joie de Mornay on Jun 5, 2007 16:17:52 GMT -5
"I know," I said passively, letting her teasing slide off me with a grin, "Though if we want to leave at seperate times it's better to have it mapped out beforehand."
When she spoke of my natal gift my grin lifted, happiness coming across my face. "I did! Thank you for it. I penned you a note on it; you were gone when I found it. I left it on your desk in turn, though on second thought perhaps that wasn't the best idea." Jess's desk was notoriously cluttered, and my note had been of simple parchment and flat.
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Post by Jessamine de Mornay on Jun 5, 2007 16:36:42 GMT -5
"My desk is just fine," I retorted as the sound under the wheels changed, an indication we were at the Palace. "And we're almost there, so primp and pretty yourself before we get out," I teased.
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