Lillianne Prévost
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Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 15, 2008 0:42:49 GMT -5
I arrived at the cafe first, Mathieu's driver following mine since he didn't know the way. I stepped out of the cab and settled my skirt before looking at the adorable little Chat d'Écaille cafe, a favourite of mine since I was young.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 15, 2008 10:38:32 GMT -5
I brooded a bit on the way as my interest in Lillianne was completely self serving. But I was also certain that enlightened self interest was a virtue just too many were too preoccupied with great wailing and gnashing of teeth….such as my sinister sibling for example. That thought put a smile on my face as I exited my carriage and moved to join my companion for the evening.
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Lillianne Prévost
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Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 15, 2008 14:09:56 GMT -5
"I see your driver found the place," I said with a smile as he hopped out of his carriage. "Shall we get something to drink and then wander the gardens?"
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 15, 2008 15:14:03 GMT -5
And it is good for him that he did I thought “Yes, that would be quite splendid thank you.” I waited for her to lead the way and then trailed in her wake.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 15, 2008 20:42:25 GMT -5
We went in and sat down by the window. I pulled out the card tucked between the salt and pepper shakers and held it so that we could both read it. "Their cider is very nice," I told him.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 15, 2008 22:11:29 GMT -5
I sat beside her and read the card she held out "Well then I will take your advice and try some spiced cider." I took in the place and made note that it was rather quaint and peacful. Not my usual fare but opening one's horizons is always nice.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 16, 2008 0:29:05 GMT -5
The owner, a lady about my mother's vintage came over, and I ordered two ciders with a smile. She bustled off again to fetch our drinks, leaving us alone. "So what do you think so far?" I asked with a playful smile.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 16, 2008 13:47:35 GMT -5
“So far so good but if the cider is dreadful I am sure it will completely ruin my opinion of you” I offered in tones that sounded completely sincere while keeping a bland expression on my face.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 16, 2008 23:58:45 GMT -5
I laughed softly, relaxing a little with the moment of levity. There was just something about him, it made me tense in anticipation of... something. "And I wouldn't blame you in the least," I replied with a smile. "I can only hope that the Chat doesn't let me down."
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 18, 2008 20:17:48 GMT -5
I chuckled a bit more and reached over and rubbed the back of her neck before returning my hands to myself "As long as we have blame properly assigned all things will be right in the world."
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 19, 2008 18:15:25 GMT -5
His hand touched my neck and the relaxation that the laugh had afforded me was gone. "Not your fault for trusting me?" I inquired, still teasing him with a smile nonetheless.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 20, 2008 5:52:10 GMT -5
"I did not know you were such a schemer taking advantage of those as inexperienced as me" the smile that touched my lips was genuine as well our roles were probably reversed of what I had stated.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 20, 2008 12:39:17 GMT -5
"Me? A schemer?" I protested with a laugh. "You're such a tease."
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 20, 2008 13:10:04 GMT -5
When the cider arrived I paid for it and included a respectable tip. I then batted my violet eyes at her and offered in breathy tones “Just what most true and skilled schemers do feign innocence.” I then took a sip of the cider and indeed found it to be rather tasty.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 20, 2008 13:31:41 GMT -5
"Then you must be the truest schemer of us all," I retorted with a laugh before taking a drink of the newly arrived ciders.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 20, 2008 13:54:20 GMT -5
"Certainly not, I am wounded and you must make amends" I sniffed.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 20, 2008 13:56:31 GMT -5
I laughed again. We both knew how true my words were, but I was willing to play along. "What would you have of me then?"
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 20, 2008 16:03:13 GMT -5
"Surprise me" I smirked and sipped some more cider.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 20, 2008 19:00:26 GMT -5
"Not even a hint?" I asked, pouting playfully.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 21, 2008 8:33:39 GMT -5
I reached up and rubbed the nape of her neck once more then removed my hand “I am sure you can think of something suitably amusing.”
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 21, 2008 14:38:53 GMT -5
If he were any older, I would have accused him as being lecherous. I leaned back against my chair, the movement bringing me back a comforting couple of inches. "I'll have to get back to you on that then," I replied with a teasing smile. "Think you can wait?"
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 23, 2008 5:53:01 GMT -5
I finished my cup of tea and smiled. She had skillfully avoided the whole question and so I let it pass. "I suppose I shall have to one way or another."
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 27, 2008 14:24:40 GMT -5
"Oh, how you suffer once more. I'm sorry, I really should have more mercy on you," I replied with an impish grin. He was finished his cider, and I took a drink of my own so I wouldn't keep him waiting long.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 28, 2008 8:23:06 GMT -5
I smiled “Yes, you really should but I suppose it depends on if you can find a warm spot of mercy for me in your soul.”
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 28, 2008 11:33:23 GMT -5
"My soul is very warm, thank you very much," I replied with a laugh. "Though I don't know about merciful. I might be quite mean-spirited in there." I finished my cider and replaced the cup on the table.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 28, 2008 12:45:04 GMT -5
“Well then do not keep me waiting what is the verdict?” I was of course still baiting and fully expected her to simply dismiss me out of hand. But that was part and parcel of playing the rogue one tempted an attractive young lady that had or might some day have connections and simply awaited her reaction. As often as not it would tend to be rather surprising.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 29, 2008 12:56:08 GMT -5
"What about the pleasure of my company as we walk the gardens across the street?" I replied, teasing still with a raised brow as I stood.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Oct 30, 2008 9:27:43 GMT -5
“I suppose that will be acceptable” I replied and stood as well. Though I did strive to keep just the right crestfallen look upon my features.
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Lillianne Prévost
Aristocrat
Future Duchesse de Moulins; Ward of Azriel Shahrizai
Daughter of G?rard and Nicole Pr?vost
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Lillianne Prévost on Oct 30, 2008 12:59:21 GMT -5
"Good," I chirped with a smile, completely ignoring the look on his face as I took his arm. I smiled and waved to the owner as we left the cafe and headed across the cobblestone to the greenery on the other side.
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Post by Mathieu L'Envers de Montegue on Nov 3, 2008 9:13:19 GMT -5
I let her take my arm and moved wherever she might lead “So do you plan on remaining in the City or is this a passing visit?”
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