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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 9, 2008 1:52:57 GMT -5
"So eight months in those cases?" I returned the tease with a grin.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 9, 2008 23:17:11 GMT -5
"Only if it's in Alba," I shot back, grinning widely at her.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 10, 2008 1:52:20 GMT -5
"Oh I see," I said with a laugh. "And what does Father have to say about taking stranger home with me, rather than following them home?"
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 10, 2008 15:49:43 GMT -5
"Well, if you're inviting them home then I suppose you've already decided they're trustworth, haven't you?" I asked, taking it in stride.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 11, 2008 13:56:48 GMT -5
I laughed. "If I trust them enough to bring them home, why shouldn't I go over to their place?" I asked with a teasing grin, poking holes in his logic.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 12, 2008 16:09:19 GMT -5
"Because you never know who might be at their place," I said practically, a grin on my face. "Good Elua, what do they teach over here, anyway?" My tone was teasing as we danced, my hand pulling her a little closer. She felt light and airy in my grip, and I found myself rather liking it.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 13, 2008 0:10:06 GMT -5
"I'm a Servant." I replied with a grin. "My lessons were more focused towards praying as well as I could."
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 13, 2008 13:07:02 GMT -5
Not knowing how exactly to answer that one without getting slapped, I merely spun her out again as the song ended, bringing her back in with only a slightly clumsy drop of my arm.
"Care for another, or are you sated for the moment?" I asked, stepping back respectfully.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 13, 2008 13:50:50 GMT -5
"I'm sorry Decimus, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." I replied softly. I didn't use his shortened name, not wanting to be disrespectful, but also not wanting to throw titles into the mess I had made.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 13, 2008 13:53:27 GMT -5
"You didn't," I responded honestly. "But if you'd like to think so, I suppose I could think of some way that amends could be made..."
I flashed her a flirtatious smile before tucking her hand into my arm. "I just didn't want to say something that might get me slapped."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 14, 2008 1:43:11 GMT -5
I chuckled, both with the jest and with relief. I had a tendency of stick my foot in my mouth when it came to high ranking peers. Hells, I had managed to antagonize Prince Delaunay and Princess Phreya both in one night. "Fair enough," I replied with a smile. "Shall we have another drink, and give you a breather from dancing about my toes?"
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 14, 2008 10:09:18 GMT -5
She didn't react at all to my comment on amends and I let it drop, leading her back towards the table. "Sounds fair enough to me," I commented as we moved, slipping between people as they mingled. "Do you need a refr..." I paused, thinking. Damnit, this was the second time I'd done this tonight. "A new drink?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 14, 2008 23:53:01 GMT -5
"A refill? Yes please. I finished mine off before we ventured out onto the dance floor," I told him with a soft smile that turned impish. Now that I was over my relief at not having offended him, I realized his flirtatious suggestion. "Though you will have to tell me what you think up to make those imaginary amends."
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 17, 2008 19:21:11 GMT -5
Smooth of her, reminding me without mockery to the word I'd forgotten. I chuckled after she finished speaking, absent mindedly pulling her chair out and waiting for her to sit before I did. "I'm not sure," I teased, flashing her a grin as I signaled to the waitress. "What do people in the City generally suggest?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 18, 2008 12:43:03 GMT -5
"Well it's usually quite an individual choice. Everyone brings something slightly different to the table in such matters," I teased him back. Marcia came by and winked at me while I ordered another drink.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 21, 2008 13:15:54 GMT -5
"You're dodging," I commented, grinning outright. "Alright, then, I purpose this: I'll act offended, and you allow me to contract you to make amends." My grin didn't fade as I picked up my ale, waiting for her reaction before I drank.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 21, 2008 15:22:27 GMT -5
I laughed. "I must say, I like your thought process." I said with a smile. "It would be an honour Deci."
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 21, 2008 23:17:36 GMT -5
"I'm glad to hear it," I responded, taking a drink of my ale. "Is there a show coming up that you were interested in watching?"
I wasn't trying to rush her by any means - we had time enough, even if it didn't happen tonight. I glanced to the floor as the band played, feeling rather pleased with how things turned out. It was no secret that Keaira was desirable, but I had to force myself to think of other things to keep from everyone in the room knowing how I felt when I stood up. Glancing back at her, I smiled.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 22, 2008 16:16:47 GMT -5
"There was one, but it's much later," I replied as Marcia swung by and slid another drink in front of me. "A friend of mine's dancing, she's a regular here. " I wouldn't mind missing it.
I was rather pleased with how the night was going. I would have been perfectly content with conversation, but finding out he wanted me as well was very welcome.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 22, 2008 22:12:58 GMT -5
I nodded my head once, my demeanor easy going as I answered her. "We can wait til she's done," I offered, not wanting to pressure. Granted, I wasn't interested in the slightest in her friend, but if it'd please Keaira I'd accede to it.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 24, 2008 14:06:43 GMT -5
"She'll be here again, we don't have to stay. Though we can if you're interested. She's studied the Menekhet style, and fuses it with our dances here," I said. I didn't want him to grow bored.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 24, 2008 15:18:23 GMT -5
I looked at her sideways for a moment, trying to judge how to best answer her. "Honestly," I said, a quick moment of consideration later, "It does sound intriguing, but not enough to compare otherwise."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 25, 2008 1:47:41 GMT -5
I liked the idea that he found me intriguing, and it gave my smile a touch of sensuality. "Perhaps we could both return at another time then?" I asked, raising a brow as I took a sip of my drink.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 25, 2008 7:56:39 GMT -5
Her smile changed a little, and I found that I rather enjoyed the effect it gave. "That sounds like a grand idea," I replied, smiling. Rising, I offered my arm to her. "Did you bring a carriage to Mont Nuit?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 25, 2008 15:49:20 GMT -5
I put down my drink and rose gracefully, taking his arm. "No, it was a short enough walk." I replied with a smile.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 25, 2008 16:21:43 GMT -5
"Then we'll walk back together," I responded with a smile as I lead her through the the Laughing Parrot. "I rode here, left my carriage at home." Broaching the doors, I opened it and held it for her.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 25, 2008 16:23:46 GMT -5
I smiled my thanks as he held the door for me. "It's a nice night to walk," I observed as we stepped out into the spring air.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 26, 2008 16:30:35 GMT -5
"Agreed," I said, pausing outside the door to have a stablehand bring my horse around. It took less than a minute before they trotted up together, and I tossed him a coin as I took the reins. "Care for a ride, my lady?" I asked, grinning a little teasingly at Keaira, though if she wanted one I'd be more than happy to let her take the reins.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Feb 26, 2008 16:40:37 GMT -5
"And leave you to walk? My aspirations aren't that lofty," I replied with a teasing grin. We started in the direction of the mount, his horse trailing behind us.
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Post by Decimus mab Halcyone on Feb 27, 2008 8:51:36 GMT -5
"No?" I asked, giving her an easy going smile. "Mayhap you should reach higher, then," I added in a pure tease, glancing at her out of the corner of my eye.
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