Meeting and Greeting: Avive de Mauvais

[Avive de Rocaille]

I laughed at that. "I'll bet you say that to all the lovely girls." It wouldn't surprise me in the least, he was quite dashing and if he could say these things with such ease, they must have been practiced. Still, I liked that he was saying them to me, of all people.

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

I furrowed my brow and rose meeting her eyes.

"You speak as though you've never had a man attracked to you." I said smiling faintly.

"I don't call anyone flower."

[Avive de Rocaille]

My eyes widened at that. "Then I am glad to be the one," I said quietly.

I chuckled dryly. "I have not had much experience with men," I said honestly. "So if anyone was attracted to me before, I do not know about it."

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

I to her hand in mine and wrapped it around my arm.

"Thats a shame, a fair flower like yourself can only be picked once. He should be some one special."

[Avive de Rocaille]

I smiled. "I'll bear that in mind," I said shyly. At the same time, I gave him a slightly coy grin, remembering the previous night with LaValle and that I was a woman now.

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

I chuckled.
"I'm sorry, that sounded offly indecent." I said smiling to Avive. "I appologize, I only meant that you should only fall for a man who can appreciate you for who you are."

[Avive de Rocaille]

"It's alright," I said with a smile, "I knew what you meant."

"I am going to a fete or two with my cousin on Longest Night, will you be attending any? It would be lovely to see you again."

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

I nodded.

"Of course, I love going to court." I said with a wry smile.

[Avive de Rocaille]

"Do keep in touch," I said earnestly, "and be sure to save a dance for me." I smiled at him.

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

"Most definately." I said smiling. "I hope your cousin enjoy's the pastry."

[Avive de Rocaille]

We were almost at the White Hart, and I was sorry to have to leave Dominic, he was such pleasent company. "Thank you again," I said. "I'm sure he will."

I wanted to see him again, soon, before Longest Night. He was such lovely company, but I did not want to seem desperate. If he wanted to see me again, I decided, he would ask. He was a gentleman, after all.

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

"You're very welcome." I said bowing once more and taking her hand to place a kiss. "Perhaps we can have lunch some afternoon." I said politely.

[Avive de Rocaille]

I couldn't hide the pleased grin that spread across my face. "Yes, that would be wonderful," I said. "I am otherwise engaged tomorrow, but the day after would be lovely."

[Dominic Shahrizai (D)]

I smiled and kissed her wrist once more, this time long and lingering, my eyes never leaving hers.

"Till then." I said releasing her hand and turning on my heal.

[Avive de Rocaille]

I was sure that I was the color of a ripe beet as I headed into the White Hart to collect my guard. The three kisses on my wrist lingered pleasently, and Dominic's eyes on mine caused my stomach to flutter deliciously every time I thought about it. I hurried home. I couldn't wait to tell Alain.