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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 26, 2007 21:49:17 GMT -5
It was a short trip to Cereus and we were soon there.
"Staying here or coming with?" I asked Jules as I stepped out of the carriage.
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 26, 2007 22:00:50 GMT -5
"OH yes, that will be so amusing," I told him with a grin. "I can just see it now- you and I, both mischievous, you looking like a cat with the hens, me with my constant charm. 'Yes, of course, Donatien- we promise to have her back by tomorrow morning at the latest and somewhat in one piece.'. Eagerly I stood, ready to step out after him with an innocent expression.
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 26, 2007 22:07:23 GMT -5
I had been waiting patiently in the entrance hall, and spotted Keegan stepping out of a carriage. I smiled at the sight, and forced myself to walk calmly out into the courtyard. He had turned back, was speaking to someone inside. It must have been his friend, Jules. I was a bit nervous meeting him in fact. To have him hate me would be terrible.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 27, 2007 0:41:43 GMT -5
"They'd probably believe it of you," I said, moving so Jules could step out. "You being the accomplished liar and all."
Laughing, I turned towards Cereus. My laughter gave way to a huge smile as I saw Nyx waiting. Unable to help myself, I let out a loud, admiring whistle at the sight of her.
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 27, 2007 1:25:22 GMT -5
I blushed, the weight of the eyes on my back making my shoulders itch. It wasn't every day that Cereus was beset by Orchis adepts, and he had gotten all my waiting Housemates' attention. I crossed the remainder of the courtyard, smiling at him. "Hello to you too."
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 27, 2007 13:46:52 GMT -5
"You look incredible," I told Nyx, grinning.
I looked over my shoulder to see where Jules was so I could introduce them.
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 27, 2007 15:56:06 GMT -5
As Kee looked over one shoulder i shifted to the other side, then repeated as I grinned and winked- she was a cute thing, if not exactly to my tastes. Playfully I offered a small wave.
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 27, 2007 15:59:11 GMT -5
I laughed a little at his antics, waving back. "And you could only be Jules."
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 27, 2007 19:37:05 GMT -5
"No one else would want to pretend to be him," I said with a grin.
I moved to the side so they could see each other. "Nyx, this is Jules, Jules this is Nyx."
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 28, 2007 17:57:08 GMT -5
"It's nice to meet you," I said with a grin and a nod. "I promise I won't let him embarrass you too much." At that I nudged his ribs with my elbow to show I was only teasing, then winked at Nyx. "You probably already know this but he isn't always as silly as he looks."
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 28, 2007 18:22:06 GMT -5
"Yes, I do know." I said with a smile. "And it's nice to meet you as well. Keegan has told me some simply glowing stories." My eyes sparkled with humour.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 28, 2007 19:27:49 GMT -5
"Come on both of you, we can keep up with the backwards compliments and false niceties in the carriage," I said, chuckling.
I held my hand out to Nyx to help her up. "Ladies first," I told Jules in a tone that said I was having to constantly remind him of such things.
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 28, 2007 19:35:05 GMT -5
My eyes met his with an innocent smile, humour eating at the edges, as my hand slid into his, letting him help me up. It was one of the finer arts of the Night Court, to show feeling through a simple touch. And I had missed him. It had been harder, after I had admitted my feelings to myself.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 28, 2007 22:53:38 GMT -5
My touch conveyed to Nyx the same feelings hers had told me, I had missed her too.
Once she was inside the carriage I looked at Jules.
"Need a hand, old man?"
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 28, 2007 23:04:09 GMT -5
"No, but thank you for at least letting me inside instead of leaving me on the curb like the other unloved wretches," I joked as I stepped in and sat across from Nyx, rolling my eyes in mock-exasperation at Kee's actions. "He's just never gotten over this jealousy bit he feels around me," I said with a woeful sigh. "It's sad, really."
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 29, 2007 0:04:10 GMT -5
"Well, I could stroke his ego if you'd like," I replied with a pretty smile, eyes sparkling with humour, "but I wouldn't want to make you feel bad. Since you don't want to become another unloved wretch."
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 29, 2007 19:17:50 GMT -5
I made a scoffing sound as I joined them in the carriage, sitting next to Nyx.
The door closed and we were on our way.
"Jules is used to being unloved… he's just so unlovable," I said, shaking my head sadly. "Tragic really."
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Nyx nó Cereus
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 30, 2007 0:58:57 GMT -5
"But he's much too cute to be completely unlovable." I protested to Keegan.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 30, 2007 13:21:43 GMT -5
"But he's not very smart, and his personality is atrocious," I replied, fighting hard not to grin wide. I was waiting for Jules to take a swing at me, though likely he'd come up with one of his perfect comments that would have me in stitches first.
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 30, 2007 19:38:59 GMT -5
"Oh, the pair of you are so sweet to a poor, old, hideous, ill-tempered beast," I said with a sniffle, miming wiping tears from my eyes. "I can only hope that, one day, I will find someone to care for me enough to help insult my friends." I gave Keegan a pointed look.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 30, 2007 19:51:34 GMT -5
"I'm not falling for that again," I told Jules, making a face at him and then settling back against the seat.
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Aug 30, 2007 23:31:18 GMT -5
I thought he was joking. Keegan's reaction told me he thought Jules was joking as well. But I was suddenly feeling paranoid. What if I had truly insulted him? But I hadn't said anything negative. Oh Naamah!
"He's obviously smarter than you portray, if you fell for his ploy once already." I said with a little grin.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 31, 2007 20:24:44 GMT -5
"What do you think?" I asked Jules, grinning. "Are you smarter than I portray or am I just dumb enough to fall for that ploy?"
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Aug 31, 2007 20:31:47 GMT -5
"Either I make myself out to be a liar, or you out to be one, no matter how I answer," I replied, grinning widely, then affecting a pompous accent. "It seems, sir, we have an impasse. We must settle it with an overblown duel that ends in the deaths of one or both of us."
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Aug 31, 2007 21:04:38 GMT -5
"Not today though, we've got on our pretty clothes," I replied, smiling wide.
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Post by Nyx nó Cereus on Sept 1, 2007 2:31:07 GMT -5
"Not the pretty clothes." I said in mock horror before the laughter broke from me.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Sept 3, 2007 15:40:38 GMT -5
I chuckled along with Nyx and looked outside. We were getting close.
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Sept 3, 2007 18:22:18 GMT -5
"Oh, you vain people," I retorted, rolling my eyes, my expression playful. "The worst that could happen was we get messy, go home and have a nice mug of ale somewhere. Everyone's preoccupied by the wedding, I doubt it would be noticed."
Truly, it was a jest- Caraf was something of a friend and I liked the idea of seeing her wed and happy.
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Post by Keegan nó Orchis on Sept 3, 2007 20:36:53 GMT -5
"They might not notice if you weren't there, but they'd certainly notice my absence," I said, affecting a haughty attitude.
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Post by Jules nó Orchis on Sept 3, 2007 20:41:15 GMT -5
"Oh, my apologies, Your Highness," I retorted with a half-bow, then winked at Nyx. "He's just mad because Caraf liked me better."
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