Leyna de Somerville
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 12, 2006 19:27:01 GMT -5
I reached under the table and squeezed LaValle's hand gently.
"Thank you," I told him, smiling. "I think I will keep embracing my impulsive streak, since that's what led me to meet you."
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 12, 2006 20:41:43 GMT -5
My face flushed as I squeezed her hand in return. "I'm glad I was around to be met," I said with a grin. My hand gently caressed her wrist under the table.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 12, 2006 23:17:08 GMT -5
I squeezed his hand again and then gently let go as the waiter appeared with our order. I thanked him as he set everything out and then withdrew.
"Mmmm, this smells wonderful," I said, inhaling deeply of the steam rising off the cup of tea. "I love mint, it makes everything seem so fresh. It really is too bad I have no talent for gardening, I so love all the herbs and flowers and such."
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 12, 2006 23:28:12 GMT -5
"Rosemary is also very cleansing and smells clean, though I admit mint is better for a tea," I said, taking a sip. "And if you want to pretend to be a gardener you can stop by Alyssum and talk to me to help me while I do my gardening. The plants like to hear people talk."
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 0:05:04 GMT -5
The carriage pulled to a stop in front of a quaint little tea house. I waited for the doorman to assist me out of the carriage and informed him that I would be here for a while and to return in a few hours. I walked inside, and found a table in a corner with the perfect amount of sunshine, opened my book and waited for someone to bring me tea.
After looking around I noticed a small garden area out back and thought what would be better than sunlight and fresh air...So I walked to the garden, found a secluded area and picked up where I left off in my book.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 10:47:45 GMT -5
"That would be wonderful," I told LaValle. "Just make sure not to let me touch anything you want to keep alive."
I laughed happily as I noticed a woman take a place and start reading a book. My brows creased, she looked very familiar. My mind spun trying to place her, then it struck me.
"Pardon me," I said to LaValle. "I know her." I indicated the woman as I rose. I made a motion to Shylah for her to stay with LaValle as I made my way to her.
"Tempeste de Trevalion?" I asked, smiling.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 11:13:14 GMT -5
I looked up from my book, and saw the smiling face of my cousin, Leyna.
"Yes cousin, well met. How are you doing?" I replied, returning her smile.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 11:52:43 GMT -5
"I am doing well, thank you. How are you?" I asked her, trying to think of the last time we had seen each other.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 14:08:47 GMT -5
"I'm doing as well as can be expected." I said, wondering how was I supposed to feel when my parents death was still a mystery unto me.
"It has truely been a while cousin....several years if my memory serves me well." I glanced around her. "Do you still have that precious dog with you? I remember her, from the letters that my parents sent me, just not her name."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 16:49:14 GMT -5
"Shylah, and yes, she's here," I said, indicating the table where she and LaValle were. "I am here with a friend, would you like to join us?"
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 20:51:41 GMT -5
I glanced over to the table that she indicated. "Sure, I'd love to join you." I replied. I picked up my book and stood to follow her. "Not to mention I could get a better look at this friend that seems to have Shylah's attention."
Maybe it's time for me to find love...and maybe just maybe they could point me in the right direction.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 21:08:09 GMT -5
I walked with her over to the table where LaValle and Shylah waited.
"This is my dear friend LaValle nớ Alyssum. LaValle, this is my cousin Tempeste de Trevalion," I said, introducing them.
Shylah minded her manners, staying where I had told her to, but her tail thumped against the ground in greeting.
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 13, 2006 21:14:25 GMT -5
Shyly I brought my eyes up to meet Tempeste's and nodded a hello. "It's good to meet you," I added quietly.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 21:27:51 GMT -5
"And to you." Never had I been at a loss for words, however his eyes paralized me. They were the most interesting color that I've had the chance of seeing.
"And hello to you precious" I said as I reached down to pet Shylah.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 21:40:45 GMT -5
I motioned to Shylah, letting her free to greet Tempeste, which she did with her usual enthusiasm.
I took my seat again.
"Have you already ordered Tempeste? Ours had just arrived when I saw you," I said, smiling. I reached under the table again and squeezed LaValle's hand, hoping he wouldn't be too disconcerted by the addition to our table.
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 13, 2006 21:44:57 GMT -5
The concern in her eyes and her squeeze of my hand made my pulse race with happiness; gently I squeezed her hand back, letting her hand slide from mine in the faintest caress as I smiled brightly.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 21:56:27 GMT -5
"No, I haven't ordered yet. I don't know what I want." I replied.
I glanced at Lavalle. "What would you suggest?"
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 13, 2006 22:01:30 GMT -5
Flushing slightly, I ducked my head at her question; I wasn't much good at giving opinions as I was always worried about offending people. "I don't know, I've never been here before," I said quietly. "Everything looks lovely, though."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 22:08:43 GMT -5
"We both decided on the mint tea and lemon cake," I told her, smiling. "Everything here does look wonderful though. Honestly it was kind just settling on something for me for the cake, the tea was easier, I was just telling LaValle how much I love mint."
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 22:17:49 GMT -5
"Mint tea does sound good. But I think I'll pass on the lemon cake." I replied.
"But speaking of mint, I know of a lady in Azzalle who makes the best mint oil. I'll send for a bottle for you if you'd like..."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 22:21:02 GMT -5
"Oh, I would love that, thank you so much," I said.
Shylah had returned to her place under the table and I noticed she was resting her head on LaValle's feet.
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 13, 2006 22:24:18 GMT -5
Smiling at Shylah resting her head on my feet I patted my lap so she could rest her head on my leg instead. Scratching behind her ears, I moved my gaze to Leyna and smiled wider. "I think I may end up teaching her some bad habits," I said, a little more comfortable now that I saw this didn't seem to be an uncomfortable situation.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 22:29:52 GMT -5
"Good, I'll send word to Raine to get a bottle." I made a mental note to send word to Raine for the oil as well as to see if any more news had come from my family.
"So Cousin, what brings you to the City?"
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 22:33:10 GMT -5
"I hardly think you could teach her anything too bad," I said to LaValle.
"My parent's decided it was time for me to be on my own. What about you?," I asked Tempeste.
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 22:38:51 GMT -5
I laughed at Leyna's comment to LaValle. "She's right...if Shylah has any bad habits, Leyna taught them to her."
"I recieved a letter from my Aunt." I replied as I handed Leyna the letter that I had recieved. "I'm here to check on my cousin August. His mother is worried about him, that and she wants me to leave my parents house, in hopes that I would stop grieving them."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 13, 2006 22:46:33 GMT -5
I scanned the letter and handed it back to her.
"Have you been to the palace yet?" I asked her. "I was there after it happened, it was awful. I think part of August died that night too, I have never seen him like that. I hope you can help him."
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Post by Tempeste de Trevalion(D) on Apr 13, 2006 22:59:53 GMT -5
"No. I haven't been to the palace. To be honest I don't know how I got here." I sighed.
"Do you think you could spare some time to explore the city with me?
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 14, 2006 11:22:56 GMT -5
"Certainly," I told Tempeste, with a grin. "Not that I am much of a guide at the moment. I had asked LaValle to show me around today. Of course, once he has shown me around I will be able to pretend I am a long time resident when you and I go exploring."
I squeezed LaValle's hand again, unsure how he would feel about just inviting Tempeste to join us. I knew that strangers were not his favorite thing ever.
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Post by LaValle nó Alyssum on Apr 14, 2006 12:07:55 GMT -5
A little hesitantly I squeezed Leyna's hand in return, but was sure I would be able to cope- as long as I had Leyna and Shylah to make me feel comfortable I could do anything. Looking into her eyes briefly I tried to let her know I would be alright should she want to take Tempeste with us, though I hoped to spend some time with just her later.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Apr 14, 2006 14:03:10 GMT -5
I smiled, understanding LaValle's approval of asking Tempeste to accompany us.
"Or, if you are not doing anything after you are done here, you could come with us now and LaValle could show us both around," I said to Tempeste.
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