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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 16:14:58 GMT -5
I had just come from the store. It was still not open officially but I had opened it doors earlier to air the place and make sure that the float box was in order for the next day.
Deciding to reacquaint myself with the City I started walking in the direction of the Temple District and perhaps a place to lunch.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 16:22:49 GMT -5
I was out for a walk, pondering if perhaps I should get my marque started with the considerable purse I had earned at my debut. I decided against it for the day, and wandered over to the palace district, where all the most beautiful shops were.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 16:38:14 GMT -5
As I walked I notice a young girl coming toward me and raised a brow taking in her form and enjoying the sight of her. I grinned and reminded myself that the Night Court waited, but a flash of red from the side made me stopped and I gazed at a gown in a shoppe window. I wondered if I could take the design and alter it into one of my designs.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 16:41:23 GMT -5
For a moment, I thought I saw the elegant lady smile at me, but then she turned her attention to a display of a lovely red dress. It mattered not, my curiosity was piqued, and I approached the same window, careful not to be too brazen.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 16:54:57 GMT -5
I was engrossed in the design when I felt a presence beside me and turned. "Heavens." I said as I jumped a bit, my hand crossing my heart. "You shouldn't sneak up on a person like that."
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 16:58:11 GMT -5
I jumped too, falling into a deep curtsy, eyes glued to the floor. "My apologies, my lady," I said profusely, "forgive me, it was not my intention." I rose out of the curtsy, but kept my eyes to the floor, hoping she wasn't too offended.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 17:07:07 GMT -5
"Oh Elua," I said softly and raised a brow to her. "What's your name dear so that I can either punish you or forgive you."
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 17:10:36 GMT -5
"Avrielle," I replied. "Avrielle no Valerian." The idea of her punishing me lit a fire in my belly, but I did not change my face.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 17:20:52 GMT -5
"Punishment it is I suspect then." I said turning to her fully and resting my fingers on my chin with one hand. Here I was just thinking about how lovely it would be to have a toy and it just appeared out of no where.
"Looks like it's my lucky day." I added softly and a bit under my breath.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 17:26:06 GMT -5
I didn't say anything, though the Orchis part of me chuckled on the irony of the words, Yes, madam. The other parts of me were all blessing the gods for this chance for another assignation.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 19:52:22 GMT -5
"So Avrielle, what are you doing all the way over here?" I asked abandoning the gown for a moment to turn my attention to her. It took a special kind of adept to catch my attention and I wondered if she was up to the challenge.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 19:54:31 GMT -5
"I was thinking," I replied, "but having come to a conclusion, I decided to just enjoy the rest of my walk and do some window-shopping."
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 19:58:41 GMT -5
I watched her as she spoke and nodded, the perpetual stern smile anchoring my face in a friendly but firm pressence. "I see." I said softly. "Do you like pretty things Avrielle?"
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 20:01:04 GMT -5
I smiled brightly, avoiding direct eye contact but lifting my face a bit. "Madam, what young lady doesn't?" I asked cheerfully.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 21:34:18 GMT -5
I smiled a fraction wider and then nodded. She was facing the window and I could see her reflection in it, so I came behind her and pulled back her hair gently.
"You'd look very pretty in that gown." I said looking at her reflection in the window and the gown that shone back at us.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 21:39:47 GMT -5
The brush of her fingers as she touched my hair made a shiver of pleasure run up my spine as I looked up at the gown. "Oh, my lady," I breathed. "I am flattered you would say so."
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 21:41:16 GMT -5
I gave another fraction of a smile. "Do you not think so?" I asked leaning in a little, my voice calm and soft but not a whispered.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 21:44:17 GMT -5
I privately agreed, but wasn't about to be so immodest. "Yes, madam," I said carefully, "but the gown is so pretty, it would make any lady look beautiful."
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 21:58:29 GMT -5
I nodded. "Oh, but you're no lady." I said softly. "You're an adept." This I whispered against her ear, my hands dropping to her shoulders and squeezing them softly.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:00:45 GMT -5
"No, madam," I said softly, another shiver running up my spine as she squeezed my shoulders. "I merely used lady to mean 'woman'."
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 22:03:19 GMT -5
"Hmm," I said softly. "Well, I stand by my statement." I pulled back my touch.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:06:10 GMT -5
I almost protested the removal of her hands, but resisted. "Of course, my lady," I said softly.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 22:16:39 GMT -5
I let my smile grow fully and came to stand beside her again. "Do you like the gown?" I aske softly.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:18:08 GMT -5
"Oh, yes, my lady," I replied, quietly but earnestly. "It is beautiful."
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 22:25:29 GMT -5
"Good." I said smiling. "I think it will look lovely on me." I turned to face her and folded my arms acorss my chest. I raised my brow and moved to the entrance. I was curious if she would follow me, only the most skillful and bold adepts would dare. I wondered what type she was.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:28:04 GMT -5
From her body language and expression, she was offering me a challenge. Taking a deep breath through my nose, I took a few steps forward, following her beeline for the entrance.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 22:30:22 GMT -5
I entered into the shoppe and gestured to the gown. The shoppe keep found one in my size and I held it up to my body.
"What do you think?" I asked turning to her.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:35:40 GMT -5
She held up the gown to herself. "My lady, I think it would look lovely on you," I answered truthfully.
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Post by Giselle Hermés (R) on Jun 13, 2008 22:38:30 GMT -5
"Good answer." I said smiling. I handed the gown back to the store girl and then the amount to purchase it. She soon returned with the gown in a box.
"Avrielle?" I asked gesturing to the box. "Will you please take it?" I asked sweetly of course my the was a comanding edge to my tone.
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Jun 13, 2008 22:40:41 GMT -5
Blinking, I replied, "Of course, madam." I accepted the box, but wondered privately if I should have; I was under no contract and therefore did not have to serve her. The joke on me, of course, was that I wanted to serve her.
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