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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 0:08:01 GMT -5
I had purchased another carriage so that Avive and I would no longer be sharing one if needs be. I had left the new one for Avive though, and it was in the familiar one that I arrived to pick up Keaira for the wedding.
Stepping out, I made my way to the door, giving my name. I waited in the receiving room while an adept went to retrieve her.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 0:25:19 GMT -5
I checked myself one last time in the mirror when Courtney said Alain was here to pick me up. My hair was up in a mass of curls, more fun than a simple caul to keep my back bare. Just the most subtle amount of kohl and carmine applied. My pendant hung comfortably against my chest.
"You two are going to make a very cute couple." Courtney informed me with a giggle.
I smiled and headed to the receiving room. Once there I curtsied. "Alain." My smile showed how glad I was to see him again.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 0:51:19 GMT -5
I smiled wide when Keaira entered the room.
"Hello," I said. "You look lovely."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 10:17:29 GMT -5
I smiled again at the compliment. "And you look fair dashing. I was just informed we make quite the couple." I grinned teasingly.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 10:41:50 GMT -5
"Is that so?" I asked, preening playfully. "I hope we don't detract too much from the bride and groom."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 11:09:06 GMT -5
I laughed softly. "Come my vain Duc. We have a fair ways to go to attend these nuptials. I'd hate to be late because I had to drag you from a mirror."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 17:30:17 GMT -5
Sighing melodramatically, I offered her my arm.
"Alright, but if I'm not the most handsome man there, it'll be on your head," I told her, grinning.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 18:24:57 GMT -5
"You'll be the second most handsome man there." I told him with a matching grin, taking the offered arm. "Must'nt outshine the groom."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 19:47:22 GMT -5
"I suppose," I said, sighing again, then giving into a chuckle.
"Though you may just outshine the bride. You really do look lovely," I told her as we headed to the carriage.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 20:08:39 GMT -5
"You're sweet to say, but I doubt I have that wedding glow." I told him with a smile as the driver jumped down and opened the door for us. I thanked him and stepped up, settling my gown around me.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 22:51:19 GMT -5
Stepping up into the carriage, I sat beside her as the door closed behind me.
"Really? Then what is it that's causing your glow?" I asked, smiling.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 22:58:10 GMT -5
"I guess it just has to be your glow, it's reflecting off of me." I teased him as the carriage jerked to movement, pleasure from his compliment making me feel warmth.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 22, 2007 23:26:22 GMT -5
"I thought that was my line," I teased. "Are you reading my script?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 22, 2007 23:33:02 GMT -5
"Always like to be prepared." I grinned at him. "That way I can prompt you when you miss your cue." I batted my eyelashes.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 23, 2007 11:37:15 GMT -5
"That's very kind of you," I said, smiling.
Unable to resist any longer, I leaned in and kissed her softly, soaking in the taste of her mouth.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 24, 2007 1:30:37 GMT -5
I hummed my pleasure against his mouth and trailed my fingers over the side of his face. "And that was very kind of you." I murmured after our lips parted.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 24, 2007 10:44:38 GMT -5
"I'm trying to resist having you right here," I murmured as I began to kiss along her neck. "You look so lovely I'd hate to muss you up, but you are so enticing."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 24, 2007 11:42:16 GMT -5
The compliment created a warm glow inside me. "As much as I know how an hour in this carriage is going to test both our wills, my hair did require quite a bit of work." There was want in my voice, but there was also practicality.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 24, 2007 13:48:55 GMT -5
Chuckling, I gave her neck one last kiss and leaned back.
"And it looks lovely," I said, gazing at her hair. "How long did it take?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 25, 2007 0:05:36 GMT -5
"I had two of my friends help me after I had helped with theirs. It took them about half an hour." I turned my head so he could see all of it. "I'm afraid I'm not very good at styling the very back. I just can't see well enough for an event like this." I chuckled at the memories of some failed attempts. Thankfully, I hadn't had to go anywhere.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 25, 2007 0:12:39 GMT -5
I studied the intricate assembly of her hair.
"In that case, then I will forgo trying to convince you we'd have time to fix it if I messed it up," I said, chuckling. "It's too nicely done to have no one but me see it."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 25, 2007 0:27:57 GMT -5
"I would be more than happy to let you muss it up later." I offered helpfully with a grin.
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 25, 2007 14:29:38 GMT -5
"You can count on that happening," I told her, grinning and leaning back in my seat.
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 25, 2007 14:32:22 GMT -5
I laughed. "Then it a deal. So on to small talk," I winked at him. "How have you been?"
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 25, 2007 20:37:44 GMT -5
"Well enough. Too busy to get into any trouble so I guess that's good," I answered, chuckling. "Yourself?"
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 25, 2007 22:02:16 GMT -5
"I had a concert in Eisheth's Square last week." I told him with a smile, naming an area in one of the better parts of the City. "We were all quite pleased at the end of it."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 26, 2007 1:09:30 GMT -5
"How wonderful," I said, truly pleased for her. "Next time you perform, I would love to come. You have an amazing voice."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 26, 2007 1:28:36 GMT -5
"It was sponsored by the Carpenter's Guild. The man in charge said they were thinking of asking us out again for another one over the summer." I smiled, pleased by his compliment. "I'll let you know if it's going to happen, you can come and watch." My smiled turned almost shy. "If not, then some other time."
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Post by Alain de Mauvais (D) on Aug 26, 2007 11:06:52 GMT -5
"I would like that very much," I told her. I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it softly, smiling. "I promise to be good and not maul you in front of everyone."
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Post by Keaira nó Eglantine on Aug 26, 2007 11:13:53 GMT -5
The mental image made me laugh. "Then you definitely have an invitation. I imagine I wouldn't be the only one glad to see you there. You are the creme of the society, after all." I teased him as my hand turned slightly in his to run my thumb along his lips.
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