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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 9:46:49 GMT -5
The carriage clattered to a stop before a small resturaunt and I smiled. "We're here." The door opened and I stepped out to help Leyna down. "This place serves actual Aragonian food."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:01:08 GMT -5
My eyes went wide with excitement.
"Truly?" I asked, smiling wide. "Oh Nic, how wonderful."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 10:11:22 GMT -5
Smiling more widely at her excitement I took her hand and led her inside- the dining area was small and cosy and modest, much less extravagent then Desir but more homey in atmosphere. As I walked with Leyna to a corner table to wait for the server I cocked my head sideways and grinned, waiting for her reaction. I had been here a couple times before and the food was very good in the Aragonian fashion, but their patronage was small.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:15:40 GMT -5
I was glad that Nic was leading me, for I was too busy looking around to focus on where I was walking. I finally looked back at Nic as we sat down.
"Oh it's lovely," I said, my eyes still wide. "Everything feels so… familiar. How did you find this place?"
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 10:20:00 GMT -5
"I asked around and then stopped by," I replied with a smile, pleased to see her so happy. "I'm glad you're impressed."
About this time the waiter stopped by for drink orders and I asked for some hot chocolate, then looked at Leyna to see what she wanted.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:24:47 GMT -5
"I have no idea what to order," I told Nic, with a laugh. "I'll trust you to choose for me."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 10:30:42 GMT -5
Chuckling lightly and shaking my head I ordered her the same and our breakfast, bunelos, sweet fried dough with a brown sugan and anise sauce. It was the one sweet breakfast I could eat regularly as it was also savory from the flavor of the anise, and something relatively mild but full of flavor to ease Leyna into the style of food. With a nod the waiter turned to take the order into the kitchen I looked at Leyna and grinned again. "Also, no one here knows us so we can be normal people for a few minutes. One day I'll bring you back for lunch or dinner if you find you like it."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:37:25 GMT -5
At his mention of being able to act like normal people, I reached over and took his hand in mine.
"I would like that very much," I said. I leaned over and softly kissed his cheek. "This is a wonderful surprise, thank you."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 10:42:44 GMT -5
"You're more than welcome, I'm glad you wanted to come," I told her with a grin. "I seem to be getting better at them, don't you think?I should do more, see if I can keep the streak going."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:45:48 GMT -5
"I agree. I think that's a great idea. Though I must admit to a bias on that subject since I would be the one benefiting from all the surprises," I said, chuckling.
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 10:56:09 GMT -5
She was so lovely when she smiled. "That's as it should be," I replied. "I can't exactly suprise myself."
About this time the waiter returned with our mugs of hot chocolate, brown adn rich with a froth on top and sprinkled with nutmeg. "Take a drink and tell me if you like it."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 10:59:43 GMT -5
Picking up the mug, I carefully took a drink, for I didn't want to burn my tongue. I made a little sound of delight as the liquid chocolate traveled across my tongue and down my throat.
"It's divine," I told him, before taking another drink.
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 11:02:54 GMT -5
Smiling I picked up the mug and took my own drink. "I'm glad you like it. The bunelos should be out shortly."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 11:07:36 GMT -5
"This is so delicious," I said, setting down my now half empty mug. "I could become quite addicted to that."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 11:13:50 GMT -5
"I think everyone could if given the chance- some people like it much sweeter but I think this is perfect for early in the morning."
Hearing the kitchen door creak I saw our breakfast being carried out, the pastry covered in the dark syrup and two forks. "This is, I think, the best breakfast in the world," I told her as the plate was set down.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 11:17:58 GMT -5
"If it's even half as good as the drink then I will have to agree with you," I told him, smiling happily.
Picking up a fork I asked, "Is there a certain place to begin or just dig in?"
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 11:22:59 GMT -5
"You have to give me a kiss, then you can start- my own personal rule, of course," I teased as I picked up the other fork and leaned forward slightly. "Or you'll get bad luck and drop syrup all over your gown."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 11:27:41 GMT -5
"That's a rule I can certainly live with," I said, smiling. Leaning over, I kissed him, soft and tender but full of love and happiness.
"How was that?" I asked softly.
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 11:37:18 GMT -5
"Very good," I replied just as softly, filled with as much happiness as she seemed to be. "Now eat, before it gets cold."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 11:44:01 GMT -5
"Yes sir," I said with a grin.
Turning my attention to the food, I took a bite. I let it set on my tongue for a moment to absorb the flavors before chewing and swallowing.
"Oh, that is delicious. I can see why you like it so much."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 15:37:06 GMT -5
After she had taken her bite I took mine. "It is very good- I'm glad you like it though. I was worried it wouldn't be something you cuold enjoy."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 15:49:19 GMT -5
I took another bite before I responded to him.
"I like it very much. It is quite different though…. And I can't exactly figure out why." I took another bite and shook my head a little. "I'm going to quite trying to figure it out and just enjoy it."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 15:56:12 GMT -5
"That's probably the best decision," I said with a chuckle. "There are lots of different foods they serve here from Aragonia, which is why I said I'd bring you back her if you like. I can't take you there right now but you can eat like you are."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 16:10:00 GMT -5
After licking a drop of sauce from the corner of my mouth, I said, "I look forward to coming back here as often as possible. It's so comfortable and peaceful, almost as if we were really there."
I smiled and caressed his arm. "I am really glad you found this place."
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 16:12:42 GMT -5
"So am I," I replied with a smile as I reached out and ran my hand over her cheek. "And I'll bring you as often as you like." Teasing lightly I added, "Now we have two resturaunts we like."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 16:23:15 GMT -5
I leaned in to his touch, such an automatic reaction I didn't even realize I was doing it.
"Yes, we do," I said softly, smiling.
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 16:29:37 GMT -5
"I love you," I told her as I continued to caress her face, smiling just as softly as she was.
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 16:32:41 GMT -5
"I love you too," I told him, only looking away long urn my head and place a kiss on his palm.
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Post by Nicanor de las Aragonia on Sept 22, 2006 16:35:13 GMT -5
Happy beyond words I let my hand trail down until it was away from her skin and picked up my fork, cutting off a piece of pastry. "Eat," I said in a teasing tone as I held the bite out to her. "It's not nearly as good when it's cold."
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Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 22, 2006 16:40:45 GMT -5
With a grin I took the bite from his fork, chewing and swallowing before getting a bite on my own fork and holding it out to him.
"Eat," I echoed.
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