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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 9, 2007 18:40:05 GMT -5
"For most of my life, and still that way to a point," I replied. "There is something that will change my life, that I will never know. The person who knew the truth of it died."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 9, 2007 18:43:07 GMT -5
I listened, eyes trained on him. "Do you wish to speak of it?" I asked.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 9, 2007 19:06:48 GMT -5
"Not particularly. It's too nice here and you are too lovely to depress with sad stories," I said, smiling. "Besides, I'd rather hear about you."
I let my hand come up and caress her cheek.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 9, 2007 22:36:47 GMT -5
I smiled as his fingers moved over my cheek. "Well, I have to warn you, I'm not all sunshine and rainbows." I teased.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 9, 2007 23:49:02 GMT -5
"Neither am I," I told her, my voice dropping as I leaned in even closer.
"May I kiss you?" I asked, my lips almost brushing hers.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 0:02:18 GMT -5
The request took me by surprise. Most men I knew wouldn't ask, they'd just take. Not bothering to answer, I leaned forward the last distance seperating us, kissing him softly.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 0:07:08 GMT -5
She tasted sweet, with a hint of something deeper, and I drew out the kiss trying to place it, yet unable to.
Slowly releasing her mouth, I smiled. "I'll take that as a 'yes.' "
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 1:01:15 GMT -5
His lips were soft against mine, a sensation that I hadn't experienced in too long. My mind hummed happily. "I do believe that woud be a correct assumption, Alain." I tasted his name on my tongue for the first time, liking the sound of it.
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Post by Bayard Roux nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 5:36:04 GMT -5
Well, it was working- but now I was stuck without company. Oh well, I could manage, especially with a mug of good ale in my hand and watching a good show.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 14:59:48 GMT -5
"May I take you somewhere more private?" I asked her, desire for her stirring within me. Lightly I kissed along her jaw line, tasting her skin.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 15:04:58 GMT -5
This was just what I needed, and I threw caution to the wind. Besides, I reasoned with myself, this way he might think of you when he hosts a fete... "I'd like that," I replied, little zings of pleasure going through me every time his lips found my skin.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 15:09:23 GMT -5
Taking into account her words before, I knew she wasn't free to accompany me without a contract first. I was fairly certain I could have persuaded her otherwise, but had the thought I might want to see her again in the future and wanted to maintain a good relationship.
"I'm rather certain we need to go sign something at Eglantine first, but would you like to stay there or go to my home afterward?" I asked, still lightly kissing - but at her neck now.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 15:18:21 GMT -5
A small wave of relief passed over me at his words. I had been ready to accept the consequences of this night - that's how stressed I felt - but this was infinitely better. "I'd prefer your home, if that's alright." I answered him, tilting my head to give him more access and my hand going to trace light lines on his arm.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 15:20:16 GMT -5
"Perfectly alright and my preference as well," I said, then placed one last lingering kiss on her neck before straightening up.
"I'm ready to go whenever you are," I said with a smile.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 15:24:55 GMT -5
I took one last sip of my drink. "Ready." I replied, letting him lead the way out. I spotted Bayard looking relaxed and amused, and sent him a wink.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 15:30:50 GMT -5
Offering Keaira my arm, I led her outside and called for my carriage. Belleza had picked up a stone bruise so I'd left her at home being doted on.
"Did you have a carriage?" I asked Keaira.
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Post by Bayard Roux nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 15:36:44 GMT -5
"Well, that was easily enough accomplished," I muttered to myself even as I wondered if Keaira would have taken me if not for the handsome man who'd doted on her. No matter- there was seasons of time before I'd ever worry about jealousy for any reason. Winking back at her I put my feet up on the table and drank deeply, looking about for anyone who'd want to spent their time with me.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on May 10, 2007 16:00:32 GMT -5
I shook my head, arm linked in his. "It was a nice day to walk, and not all that far." The carriage appeared quickly, and I noted the crest detailed subtly on the side. But I was no Bryony to obsess over money, and it was much easier to think of him as Alain compared to a duc.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on May 10, 2007 16:05:34 GMT -5
After giving my driver instructions, I handed Keaira into the carriage and followed behind, taking the seat next to her, and we were off.
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