Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 11, 2009 15:55:08 GMT -5
I arrived in my finest, having made reservations at a secret resturant, I pulled up to the palace in a open topped carriage for two. The finest of course.
I exited and stood at the front steps, waiting for Hélène to arrive, a bouquet of red roses in my hands.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 11, 2009 16:40:33 GMT -5
Sabrina had told me that I would be free at half past four, which had turned into five o'clock as I had expected. Thankfully I had planned the delay in, and still had a full hour to ready myself. I dressed in one of the many gowns that I had made in Menekhet. The fabrics there much more varied and rich that what I had access to here in the City. Though a friend of mine did send the occasional shipment to me, and I blessed her name every time a fabric-filled crate arrived. So clad in gold and white, my hair half pinned up to fall down my back and not in my face, I went down to the front steps of the Courcel Wing. I wasn't quite sure what I was getting myself into... (Gown: i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/keairaeglantine/TdA%20Gowns/gold.jpg )
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 11, 2009 17:43:02 GMT -5
I smiled as I saw Hélène walk down the stairs in a beautiful gown. I was glad I was wearing my tan breeches and my cream shirt, we'd match, not that it would matter overly so, but it made me smile. I walked toward her and bowed deeply. "My lady." I said smiling as I righted to hand over the bouquet. "You look fantastic."
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 12, 2009 0:36:00 GMT -5
He was very handsome, I'd grant him that, cutting a fine figure in his cream and beige as he bowed before me. I curtsied just as deeply.
"Thank you your highness, you honour me," I replied with a soft smile. I rose from the curtsey and took the bouquet, the wonderful smell of roses engulfing me. "The roses are simply gorgeous."
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 12, 2009 0:39:48 GMT -5
I smiled widely. "I'm glad you like them, after I bought them I wondered if I made a mistake. I have no idea if you like roses or not." I said offering my arm to her.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 12, 2009 1:02:45 GMT -5
"What woman wouldn't appreciate flowers?" I asked with a smile. I laid a hand on his arm, not to take it but not to reject him either. "I'll just be a moment. I would hate for these to wilt because they didn't have any water."
I caught the eye of a passing servant, Carmela was her name, and had her take the roses to the Queen's antechamber. I didn't have a vase in my room, but I could fetch them in the morning after I rectified that situation.
I then turned back to Gratien. "Thank you for waiting," I said with a smile, taking his arm then.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 12, 2009 1:10:07 GMT -5
I smiled softly as I watched her go and make ready her flowers for later before she returned. "I'll wait as long as you want." I said smiling as she took my arm and I guided her to the carriage. When we reached it I took her hand and helped her into it before following to sit next to her. I chose this carriage particularly for that reason, there was no seats across from us.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 12, 2009 1:25:01 GMT -5
"You had said that you were a patient man," I replied with a smile before he handed me up into the carriage. It was small, but impeccably maintained.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 12, 2009 15:17:22 GMT -5
I chuckled and nodded to myself. "I did say that." I said as I settled next to her. I gave the word and the carriage rolled forward smoothly on our way to our destination. "I must say, I am smooth." I teased as I looked at her with a little grin.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 12, 2009 15:20:15 GMT -5
"Oh you think so do you?" I asked with an amused smile as the carriage made its way from the palace grounds.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 12, 2009 15:34:20 GMT -5
I chuckled and nodded to her. "I do indeed." I said with confidence, flashing her a wide smile. "I am unlike any other." I added.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 12, 2009 22:17:50 GMT -5
"And here I thought you were proud of your humility," I replied with a wry grin, referring to his ironic comment the night of the Romanov fete.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 12, 2009 22:20:38 GMT -5
"Oh I am." I said smiling still. "You can be confident and humble at the same time can't you?" I asked with a raised brow.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 13, 2009 15:45:56 GMT -5
"Only in special cases. It's rather difficult to pull off," I replied with a smile.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 13, 2009 17:45:13 GMT -5
"Ah yes, well I am special." I teased with a big grin.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 14, 2009 1:44:41 GMT -5
"I suppose I shouldn't agree with too much fervor, should I?" I asked dryly, a teasing glint to my eyes.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 14, 2009 17:59:23 GMT -5
I chuckled softly. "Ah yes, well words are one thing..." I said leaning in and placed my arm behind her resting on the back of the carriage seat. "But your eyes will tell me the truth." I grinned widely, a bit teasingly though.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 14, 2009 21:31:09 GMT -5
"Ah, so you're a reader as well? Alright then, what are my eyes telling you?" I asked with a smile, a bit challengingly I must admit.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 14, 2009 21:34:44 GMT -5
I stared into her eyes for a moment, a soft smile on my face. "You're eyes are telling me that you think I'm charming, despite my over confidence." I began as I shifted my eyes back and forth between hers. "They're telling me that you think I'm handsome and want to know more about me."
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 14, 2009 21:45:45 GMT -5
"Well, if I dismissed every arrogant man I came across, there wouldn't be any left," I teased him with a soft smile, my voice much lower and intimate due to our proximity. I felt heated from his inspection, and from how his eyes made me think of summer.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
Married to Lola de las Aragonia. Brother of Azabel, Reese & Pierre de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 14, 2009 21:54:59 GMT -5
I chuckled low, keeping close to her but not moving forward, though I wanted to. "Then I should consider myself one of the lucky many." I teased back, my voice low to match hers.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 14, 2009 22:27:07 GMT -5
"You should, I'm rather particular in my tastes. We'll have to see if you measure up," I continued to tease. He might be a prince, but that didn't mean he would get everything handed to him on a silver platter.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 14, 2009 23:25:45 GMT -5
I chuckled low as I looked at her. "Oh, I'm up to the challenge." I said smiling.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 15, 2009 14:02:46 GMT -5
"We'll see," I replied with an impish smile. "So where are we going?"
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 15, 2009 22:16:43 GMT -5
I smiled a half smile at her reply. "Its a secret." I said turning and moving my arm to rest gently in my lap, but still kept a smile and still slightly inward so I could speak with her. "You'll know when we get there." I added, by then we were passing by Elua's square and the park that was near it. "But you can always guess if you wish." I grinned at her.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 15, 2009 23:44:35 GMT -5
"Are you a secretive man your highness?" I asked. My tone was still teasing, but I hope he answered the question correctly.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 16, 2009 0:39:08 GMT -5
I thought about her question seriously, though my face held a playful yet contemplative look. I thought about Juliette and what I had done. "Yes, but not maliciously." I said softly. "I don't lie, but I often think I'm capable of things I'm not."
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 16, 2009 1:20:53 GMT -5
His answer puzzled me rather than made things clearer. His manner was light, but his words were not. My brow furrowed slightly.
"Do you always give such enigmatic answers your highness?" I asked.
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Prince Gratien de Somerville
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His Highness the Comte d'Azur and Prince of the Blood; House Somerville
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Post by Prince Gratien de Somerville on Mar 16, 2009 1:39:09 GMT -5
I chuckled and shook my head. "Forgive me," I said smiling to her. "After a recent courtship I came to find myself doing things that were...not very gentlemenly and I hurt her badly." I said softly. "Things were not going well and I tried to do something secretly that I thought would make things better, but they made things worse and ruined a potential friendship." I explained without too much detail and hoped it would be enough.
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Hélène de Troyes
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Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; House de Troyes
Daughter of Jacques and Genevi?ve de Troyes, Lord and Lady of Troyes-le-Mont
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Post by Hélène de Troyes on Mar 16, 2009 1:53:07 GMT -5
He didn't give me a lot, but enough so that I was glad I hadn't been the woman he had been courting. I had already been hurt too much by love. "It sounds like you learned from the experience though," I commented.
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