Fisher nó Bryony
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Second of Bryony House
Money may be the root of all evil, but it can also buy your way out a lot of sin
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 22:19:10 GMT -5
Having just finished a rather lucrative contract, I felt that oh so infrequent need to be frivolous. It came upon me once or twice a year, when I just needed to be out and do something useless with a little coin.
With this in mind, I wandered one of the more vacant areas of Mon Nuit window shopping for a store with something useless and, if my traits held true, shiny.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 22:25:11 GMT -5
As was my wont I was wandering again in Night's Doorstep, taking in the new shops; most people had wondered why I did such a thing and none would ever know that it was because of my lack of ability to read. If I didn't keep aware of the constant changes it would be very easy to become lost. Still, my air was one of pride and curiousity as I looked about, garnet gown swaying around my feet and a tigers-eye bracelet at my wrist.
Out of the corner of one eye I caught sight of glimmering silver- strings of bells, things to amuse my nieces on my next visit. Gracefully I made my way over, toying with my hair absently.
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Second of Bryony House
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 22:31:25 GMT -5
Movement in the corner of my eye caught my attention and I looked to see an adept, Dahlia by her bearing, step to the window of the next shop.
Looking back into the window I was standing in front of, I contemplated the gilded hip flask on display in a piece of midnight blue velvet. It was tempting, but I wasn't sure it was impractical enough.
"Are hip flasks practical or impractical?" I asked, looking back at the Dahlia.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 22:48:22 GMT -5
"Impractical, in my opinion," I replied, turning to take in a man- adept, no distinguishing traits at the moment to narrow it down any further- with a frank expression. "Though I would have to say it would depend on the overall impression one was trying to make. They could seem terribly cavalier and charming or like a drunken affectation. Still, they can be a lot of fun in the right circumstances." I finished with a slight smile, it was always somewhat flattering to have someone ask your opinion.
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 22:51:07 GMT -5
Pointing in the window, so she would hopefully come and see what I was talking about, I replied, "This one does look a bit like an affectation, and I don't drink so I would never use it, but it still seems to have a use and thus not quite what I am looking for."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 22:56:41 GMT -5
"So this is a day for the useless?" I asked, raising a brow as I turned to look at the flask he had indicated. "Unfortunately, most things are made because they have a purpose." With a teasing note I gestured to a gaudy statuette of a poorly-rendered bird of some sort. "Ugly knicknacks have no use whatsoever. Still, I guess there is a point- starting a conversation."
He was very interesting and I decided that, since I had said more than a few sentences, it would really be polite to introduce myself. "Oh, I'm Allisande," I said with a courteous nod. "You left me so deep in thought at the conversation that I completely forgot myself."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:00:47 GMT -5
I made a face as I looked at the bird she pointed to, it was hideous.
"Pleasure to meet you Allisande," I said, bowing slightly. "I am Fisher."
Glancing back in the window I added, "And that bird is frightening it's so awful. Perhaps they use it scare away would be thieves… why else would they keep it where it can be seen?"
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 23:04:18 GMT -5
"Good to meet you Fisher," I replied with a nod.
Turning back to the bird statuette I laughed lightly. "That could be- or maybe it's a relic from a bygone age. Personally, I think it's just some bad art that I think the shopkeeper put out in the hopes of someone less educated or amused would buy it and rid the owner of an eyesore while still making money. Or," I teased gently, "it could be that things like that are the only ones that are completely useless."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:09:35 GMT -5
"No, I have completely useless things, and they are much more attractive than that," I said with a grin. "I have a set of Ch'in eating sticks made of glass so thin that once I found a place for them I have never moved then. They look as if they are made out of the air itself. Useless and breathtaking."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 23:11:55 GMT -5
"Maybe you're right- I always have been one for function rather than form. Still, wouldn't the fact that something gave beauty to an area mean it fulfilled its purpose of doing so?" Cocking my head sideways I pushed a strand of hair behind my ear. "Then again, I am a novice in such things while you seem to know exactly what you're doing."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:20:03 GMT -5
"Perhaps it is that I think of beauty as an effect, not a purpose. Beauty differs to each person and therefore is never assured," I said, and then motioned to the retchingly awful bird. "Someone might just find that beautiful."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 23:25:54 GMT -5
"Thus my belief that everything has a purpose- nothing it truly without worth to someone who appreciates it. I may not understand the beauty of certain pieces of architecture but does that mean it is without beauty at all? Therefore, even I can understand its purpose." It was a lovely feeling, being able to debate with someone in such a manner and I appreciated it greatly. "I suppose it is different ways of looking at the world. After all, being an adept, sometimes we can be the things purchased for no purpose save appearance."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:32:35 GMT -5
"That may be a difference in Houses and ways of looking at the world. I have never been contracted just for my appearance. People come to Bryony for two things, money and sex, and in that order. Beauty may persuade a patron to choose one adept over another, but only if they have equal skills in the financial matters." Looking away from the window completely, I let my eyes roam up and down her form. "Beauty is saved for Houses such as Jasmine and Dahlia."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 23:39:26 GMT -5
"And there is more to Dahlia than appearance as well, though sex seems to be much further down the list," I replied, smile widening slightly at what could almost be taken for a compliment and I chose to. "Dahlia is about demeanor and grace as well as personality. Appearance is overshadowed by such matters as those." My own eyes glanced over his form, sure to meet his once his gaze returned to my face, expression forthright.
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:44:54 GMT -5
"Or it could be that everyone at Dahlia is so lovely they have to use demeanor and grace to choose between you," I said, my voice dropping a little and smiling.
Not giving her time to respond, I held out my arm to her.
"I hope you weren't headed anywhere, for I have decided you must help me find my frivolous, useless item. I would never be able to feel secure about my decision now if you weren't there to give me your opinion as well."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 17, 2006 23:51:37 GMT -5
After a bare second's thought I stepped foreward and took Fisher's arm. "I would be more than happy to help in any ways I can," I said with a nod and a smile. Really, sometimes I was as shameless as a Jasmine- and twice as suseptible to flattery. "Where did you wish to start?"
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 17, 2006 23:57:33 GMT -5
"Well, there was nothing in those stores," I told her, motioning the way I had come. "So why not the next store down and then across the street if we still haven't found anything?"
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 0:03:03 GMT -5
"That sounds like a reasonable plan," I said, turning my head to look at him. "Lead on."
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 9:55:12 GMT -5
With a move taught to all adepts and one I had spent time perfecting, I drew her close to me as I began to lead her to the next store. It was a combination of stepping towards her while using my arm to bring her to me and had to be done precisely or one risked getting tangled with the person you were trying to bring closer. There is a saying that amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can't get it wrong. In all things, I was a professional.
"I have rather without you even asking, told you what brought me out today, what led your steps here?" I asked as we strolled to the next store.
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 9:59:23 GMT -5
"You seem to have caught me on a bad day, when all of my manners have flown straight out of my head," I said with a smile and an air of apology. I noticed his little flourish and was suitably impressed, gracefully slipping into habit and matching pace. "I just felt the urge to wander, to see what changes the City had provided to keep me amused when my practicing and duties were done. Usually I pick out small gifts for my nieces and nephews while I am doing so but very little struck my eye today."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 10:03:08 GMT -5
"So I have serendipity to thank for having you to help me today. I must have done something very good for fortune to be favoring me so today," I said, grinning. "Does your family live in the City or do you have to travel to see your nieces and nephews?"
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 10:11:19 GMT -5
"Ah, but you barely know me yet- I could be a horrible person and torment you terribly with my company," I teased. "And my family lives within the City, I think my mother would die before she left. She spent her whole life within its walls as I have and I can't imagine leaving."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 10:15:07 GMT -5
"I much prefer to think luck favoring me and that you will be wonderful company than luck punishing me and you will torment me." Stopping in front of the next window, I looked inside as I asked her, "Have you ever been outside the City or traveled much?"
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 10:20:24 GMT -5
"A few miles outside the City for an assignation or two but no further," I replied, head cocked sideways slightly as I thought. "I guess I never really saw the point and I prefer to stay close to my House."
Shifting my weight I looked into the window of the shop, the myriad colors blinding me for a moment to the actual details of the things inside. "Do you see anything that fits your criteria?" I asked with a smile and a lightly teasing tone.
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 10:25:04 GMT -5
"Hmmm," I said, pursing my lips slightly as I looked over the objects on the other side of the glass. "Not really. That blue vase is rather amazing, but it is certainly not useless."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 10:28:24 GMT -5
"Considering that a vase is a thing made with a purpose I would suppose not," I replied, eyes flashing with mirth. Something catching my eyes I leaned forward and saw a delicate paper-and-wire finger trap, almost certain to break when someone actually tried it. "What about that?"
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 11:41:28 GMT -5
I looked where she was indicating and considered the finger trap. "That's a possibility….," I said almost absently. "It's not… " and at this I grinned ruefully. "Shiny though. I like my useless things to have a little glitz."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 11:56:31 GMT -5
Smiling widely I nodded. "See, now I'm starting to get the picture. Useless and shiny."
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Fisher nó Bryony
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Post by Fisher nó Bryony on Oct 18, 2006 14:52:03 GMT -5
Shaking my head slightly, I looked down, though only so I could look at her through my lashes. "I must sound like such a twit," I said. "This really isn't me on a normal day, I just get this urge once or twice a year."
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Post by Allisande nó Dahlia on Oct 18, 2006 14:59:39 GMT -5
"I don't think you're a twit," I protested. "Just having fun, which is not something we Dahlia can be said to be terribly familar with. I was only trying to jest."
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