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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 5, 2007 1:10:26 GMT -5
"So you moved from one big city to another, I guess that makes you a city girl," I gave one of my small smiles again.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 5, 2007 3:24:22 GMT -5
I shrugged, "I guess, though I never thought of it that way, Violette. It's an interesting thought... maybe that explains why I avoid carriages as much as I can. I guess my parents walked a lot," I said, thinking aloud. What to say? I had humble beginnings, and had never thought of it otherwise.
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 6, 2007 11:33:36 GMT -5
"Walking is very good to clear the mind, that's what I do... as you can see," I gave a laugh, that's how I had ended up here.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 6, 2007 11:35:02 GMT -5
I laughed in return, jesting, "Well... what I see is you standing," I said, giving a little wink. "Were you looking at something in particular?"
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 6, 2007 11:51:20 GMT -5
I shook my head, "Just getting out of the house really. This is one of my favorite places to clear my mind. On days like this not many people come in here, so it's pretty quiet."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 6, 2007 12:08:50 GMT -5
I chuckled. "Not a complete success, then, since I've been entertaining you all this time. I was looking for Severine no Balm's Book of Herbs, have you seen it?"
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 7, 2007 11:56:30 GMT -5
I deftly move my fingers to where it was and pulled it out of it's place on the book shelf. Holding it out to Geraldine I said,"Here it is. It's one of my favorites." I had two copies of it in my room, one was old with notes, and the other was newer, and easier to read.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 7, 2007 17:33:19 GMT -5
"Really?" I smiled, "Mine too. I have a small fragrant patch I tend to at the House... I couldn't do it without it."
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 8, 2007 19:02:49 GMT -5
"Yes really. It's a bit of a pass time mixing them. What kind of herbs do you grow?" I asked interestedly.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 9, 2007 7:53:45 GMT -5
“Basil, thyme, parsley, some chives, and mint,” I listed, counting on my fingers. “I tend to them in the memory of one dear to me,” I explained, “And mostly for the pleasure of their scents, though I have used them in dishes, from time to time.”
It was true – the patch was under my window, which conveniently was on the first floor, and so when one sat at the window, the scents of the patch got through the window. It was appeasing and relaxing, and a pleasant memory of Stephano Calderon.
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 10, 2007 19:57:58 GMT -5
"Rosemary would be a good complement to your collection, it has a very lovely smell. I don't know if you're interested, but I highly recommend it. I could even help a little if you like?" I liked working in gardens with herbs and their fresh scents.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 11, 2007 8:23:42 GMT -5
I smiled at Violette, giving her a look of sincere appreciation. That was true Eiseth’s blood that came out of her, then and there, really. “I should like that,” I replied, smiling. “It does smell wonderful, I think.” I was trying to recall the smell of fresh rosemary… it had been years.
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 12, 2007 1:12:53 GMT -5
"Oh well wonderful, you will have to let me know when you are available, it is good to get out of the house every now and then, and I'm very found of rosemary."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 12, 2007 1:14:48 GMT -5
"Why don't you come about then, when all the Wedding excitement is over?" I replied with a smile. "It will be nice to have a quieter time, won't it?"
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 12, 2007 1:30:40 GMT -5
I nodded, "It would, it seems like yesterday I was preparing for the coronation. Have you picked out a gown yet?"
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 12, 2007 1:38:07 GMT -5
"I yet have to," I replied. "I went to Eglantine, and ended up with a free meal instead of a dress, so now I have to go again. I'll likely get something from the clothier's district. What of you?"
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 12, 2007 1:41:58 GMT -5
I shrugged, "Well since I don't really have anyone to dress up for really, I think I might just see what I already have in my wardrobe." I didn't want to admit that the secondary reason was that I was a bit short on ducats, I hadn't had an assignation for a while.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 12, 2007 9:31:23 GMT -5
"Really?" I said, curious, "What if you were to meet a patron at the wedding? You could find an assignation there, after all," I added, grinning. "It happened to me before, why would it not happen to you? You are prettier and more delicate than I, that suggests you would have no trouble..."
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 12, 2007 21:13:18 GMT -5
I laughed, "You haven't looked in a mirror lately, have you? It is possible, we shall see." considering how well that worked out last time though... I thought to myself. "I would love that to be an option and will try really hard to make that come true."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 13, 2007 5:09:47 GMT -5
“You never know,” I said. “Stranger things have happened…” I winked, grinning. “Besides, maybe you’ll meet someone new, and enjoy their company, yes?”
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 13, 2007 22:08:46 GMT -5
I laughed, "Yes that is true. Everyone is in love at a wedding, perhaps I can help someone with that."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 14, 2007 4:24:16 GMT -5
“That’s the spirit,” I replied with a wide grin. Time was nigh, and I had a dinner to be ready for, so I asked, “So, Violette, will I see you at Heliotrope, then?”
I thought a moment, and added, “If you like, we can even try to coax Maeve into joining us, though I can’t promise you any result, really.”
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 16, 2007 15:42:16 GMT -5
I smiled, "Yes I will write to you, and perhaps I can come and help with the rosemary on a day soon after the wedding. "
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 17, 2007 2:23:12 GMT -5
“That sounds wonderful, Violette,” I replied with a grin. “Will you say hello, if you see me at the wedding? You’re very welcome to. I think my patron won’t mind, really, especially if you’ve met him before.”
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 17, 2007 20:58:07 GMT -5
I forced a beautiful smile and nodded, "Yes I certainly will have to. I will make sure to keep an eye out to see where you two are, and come say hello." It wasn't something I really wanted to do, but I felt I was being silly and unfair. I was just upset he had thought of taking me to the wedding, especially if he hadn't met Geraldine until her went to get an assignation. Maybe next time I would concentrate more on someone who might actually become a patron of mine.
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 18, 2007 4:27:45 GMT -5
“Don’t be shy,” I replied sweetly. “I know I would be happy to see you, for certain.” I couldn’t help but find her to be a little worrisome, and so my hand touched her arm, “Don’t worry, Violette, you’ll be surprised, no doubt, by what may come forth.” I looked at her with a grin, and added, “Friends?”
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 19, 2007 20:49:01 GMT -5
I gave her a comforting smile, "Yes of course. Friends. I will write to you then, and hope to see you and your patron at the festivities."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 20, 2007 1:44:28 GMT -5
“Wonderful,” I said with a grin. “I have to go now, I have a dinner to attend, but I am looking forward to seeing you.”
The thought of the dinner made me blush, just a little, but I looked down, hoping it wouldn’t show too much. It was still so new…
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Post by Violette nó Balm(D) on Sept 21, 2007 20:53:06 GMT -5
I nodded, "Well it was nice to meet you, have a lovely dinner."
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Post by Géraldine Grangier on Sept 22, 2007 3:40:59 GMT -5
"It was nice to meet you too," I said, and I spontaneously put a good-bye kiss on her cheek. "See you soon !"
And off I was, to prepare for the dinner. I had no idea what to wear.
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