Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 11:10:23 GMT -5
“It is good that you are here to help your niece, you obviously care a great deal for her. Family and friends can make all the difference in such times,” I said, giving him a soft smile.
Just as my words ended, we arrived at the stable and I looked around, catching sight of my cousin Malin. He smiled wide and waved, dusting off his hands and heading our direction. “That’s my cousin,” I told Azriel.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 11:18:27 GMT -5
I was going to respond but decided to leave the conversation there and I greeted the young man with a smile and waited for introductions.
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 11:23:31 GMT -5
Malin came up and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
“Malin Varousse, may I introduce Azriel Shahrizai,” I said, smiling at them both. “He’d like to hire a carriage, Malin and I told him how honest and respectable this stable was.”
Malin gave me a grin and then looked at Azriel. “Of course, my lord, how long do you need the carriage for?”
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 11:39:35 GMT -5
I bowed slightly to him and smiled. "A few hours may hap," I said smiling. "Nothing more I'm afraid."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 11:42:22 GMT -5
“Do you prefer an open carriage or a closed one?” Malin asked.
I was pleased that Malin was working, for I knew that he really would strike an honest deal with Azriel, even if I hadn’t been here. Malin was my favorite cousin and he had almost been more of a big brother to me growing up than a cousin.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 11:47:22 GMT -5
"Uh, open I suppose." I said smiling. "Its such a nice day." I glanced to Isra and then back to Malin.
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 11:50:17 GMT -5
“I have just the thing. Let me go get the contract and I’ll get them started hooking it up,” he bowed and hurried off.
I tuned to Azriel. “That seems to have gone well, I’m glad,” I said, smiling.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 11:59:25 GMT -5
I turned to her and smiled. "Thank you very much Isra," I shook my head. "It appears you were just the person to have come across on such a day."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 12:54:14 GMT -5
“Truly, I’m pleased I could help,” I said, smiling.
I caught sight of Malin returning and felt a little pang of disappointment, for likely I would be saying farewell to Azriel quite soon and I had found him very pleasant company.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 13:12:06 GMT -5
"Would you care to join me for the rest of my shopping excursion?" I asked seeing Malin returning and feeling decidedly uninterested in wandering alone.
"You could follow me back to my town house then take the carriage back here to return it, if you wish."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 13:13:49 GMT -5
I felt my smile bloom larger on my lips. “I would like that very much,” I told him, my voice a little softer.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 13:23:15 GMT -5
"Great." I said smiling then turned to Malin. "So, what's the cost going to set me back?" I asked him.
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 1, 2008 18:35:05 GMT -5
“25 Centimes as long as you have it back by dark, if you keep it until the morning the cost doubles,” said Malin.
I saw the carriage being brought out, a pretty white carriage with gold accents and red upholstery being drawn by a lovely white mare with a smartly dressed young man in the driver's seat.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 1, 2008 23:00:11 GMT -5
"Done," I said impressed by the fairness of the deal. I fished out the coin from my purse and handed it to Malin before looking to Isra.
"I have a bit more walking around to do, or riding as it were, you didn't have plans did you?"
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 2, 2008 0:01:01 GMT -5
“Not a one,” I replied, smiling with pleasure at the thought of spending more time with Azriel.
The carriage drew to a stop beside us, it really was a lovely set. I was certain that it normally went for far more than Malin had charged.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 2, 2008 11:21:06 GMT -5
I deposited the boxes into the carriage and took the ones that Isra held and placed them in as well. I then went to the driver and told him of my plans before I turned back to Isra.
"I need some reading material.” I said to her. "Where would you suggest?"
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 2, 2008 13:43:00 GMT -5
“Armand’s,” I replied. “They have a wonderful selection.”
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 17:36:48 GMT -5
I thought for a moment. "Shall we take the carriage or walk and make them follow us?" I gave a soft smile.
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2008 22:54:42 GMT -5
“Whichever you prefer, my lord,” I replied, smiling.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 22:56:40 GMT -5
"I'd prefer to walk, I usually do it anyway. Mayhap we should ask him to stay here and we'll meet him back here?" I pursed my lips. "Seems silly since I've contracted the carriage to not use it though."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2008 23:09:56 GMT -5
“Why don’t you send him ahead to Armand’s and we can use him after we’re done there?” I suggested.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 23:14:46 GMT -5
I raised my brows. "More then just a pretty face now aren't we." I said with a half smile then went to the driver and told him exactly that. He nodded and began on his way. Arms free I turned back to Isra.
"Lead the way acies."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2008 23:26:50 GMT -5
I smiled and felt a little thrill inside at his compliment. I waved a farewell to Malin and turned to Azriel again as he returned from the carriage.
“Acies?” I repeated curiously as I began to walk in the direction of Armand’s.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 23:32:32 GMT -5
"Its old Tiberium, means keen or sharp but implies some one tactical, some one battle wary." I smiled at her.
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2008 23:34:00 GMT -5
“You are the first person ever to call me that, in any language,” I said with a smile and soft laugh.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 23:38:49 GMT -5
I chuckled. "Oh, come now. You must have adoring patrons that call you all sorts of wonderful things." I said softly. "Or at least I would hope so."
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 3, 2008 23:42:04 GMT -5
“I have been complimented in many lovely ways before, but no one has ever called me battle wary,” I said, my smile growing.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 3, 2008 23:44:04 GMT -5
I chuckled. "I would have figured you'd seen your fair share of battles my lady." I teased giving a half smile. "Or am I mistaken?"
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Isra Varousse
Adept
Jasmine House
Fully marqued adept, companion of Prince Pierre de Somerville
Posts: 2,361
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Post by Isra Varousse on Aug 4, 2008 0:51:58 GMT -5
“That would depend on what you characterize as a battle, my lord,” I said, smiling as I glanced at him.
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Post by Azriel Shahrizai on Aug 4, 2008 12:21:54 GMT -5
"Ah, lets see....a hostile encounter or engagement?" I smiled a crooked smile, looking at her with mirth. "A conflict or struggle?"
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