Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 8, 2009 12:05:24 GMT -5
“I wonder how much longer I’m going to be able to use that excuse,” I said, laughing.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 13:23:43 GMT -5
"At least until you have children. And perhaps even after," I said with another laugh.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 9, 2009 13:29:23 GMT -5
“Then I can still eat as much, but I’ll just say I need it to keep up with the children,” I replied, chuckling.
I looked at him for a moment. “I know you don’t want it soon, but do you plan on a wife and kids? Or are you going to be the single Sovereign until you pass?” I asked, chuckling.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 14:43:45 GMT -5
"Oh no, I want a family," I replied earnestly. "But... I just thought I'd have another few years of the bachelor life. Then Father fell... And Mother wants to hold her granchildren before she joins him. She's been after me even more since Sly passed. It's one thing to leave a barony to my cousins. The province is another matter. I hadn't realized how much she loves Siovale until I inherited it."
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 9, 2009 15:31:56 GMT -5
I smiled sympathetically. “I can imagine. My father would be the same way if the title had come to me. Perhaps you can distract your mother with news of my engagement. Tell her to contact Isabeau and they can both work on getting Joie to the altar,” I said, grinning.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 22:14:04 GMT -5
I laughed then. "I just might," I said with a grin. "It just might help."
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 9, 2009 22:15:55 GMT -5
“Feel free, I am all for the extra encouragement,” I told him, chuckling.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 22:57:09 GMT -5
I rubbed my hands together. "Oh good. A way to keep my mother off my back for a little while at least," I said with a grin.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 9, 2009 22:58:12 GMT -5
“Just remember this when I ask you for a favor,” I said, grinning.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 23:12:00 GMT -5
"Like I wouldn't give it to you regardless," I replied with a chuckle.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 9, 2009 23:16:06 GMT -5
“True, but leverage never hurts,” I said, winking.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 9, 2009 23:59:12 GMT -5
I laughed at that and shook my head. "The number of times you've gotten me into trouble, and now you want leverage," I observed.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 10, 2009 0:03:07 GMT -5
“All the times I’ve gotten you out of trouble should have given me leverage already,” I countered, laughing.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 10, 2009 0:31:24 GMT -5
"Getting me out of trouble when you started it only breaks you even," I retorted with a merry grin.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 10, 2009 0:37:03 GMT -5
“Oh no it doesn’t. I could have just left you there to get punished all by yourself. Like when we broke into father’s cellar to taste the wine,” I said, laughing harder.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 10, 2009 11:31:53 GMT -5
"I still don't know how you got out of that one, much less talked me out of trouble," I replied joining in his laughter at the memory.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 10, 2009 11:49:43 GMT -5
“Sheer brilliance,” I replied, grinning wide. “And a whole lot of luck.”
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 10, 2009 23:54:21 GMT -5
"Lady Luck was certainly smiling down on us that day," I agreed with another laugh.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 10, 2009 23:56:25 GMT -5
“That she was,” I agreed, laughing.
Our food and drink arrived then and I leaned back out of the way as the server set everything on the table.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 12, 2009 16:38:07 GMT -5
Our server returned and left us well fortified. "Certainly smells as good as you were advertising," I commented to Quinn, picking up a fork and knife.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 12, 2009 23:10:13 GMT -5
“It tastes even better,” I said, flashing him a grin before picking up my utensils and beginning to dig in.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 14, 2009 17:27:28 GMT -5
I took a bite, and made a sound of agreement. I didn't say anything for a few minutes, the food capturing my attention.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 14, 2009 17:32:08 GMT -5
We ate in silence for a little while, both of us focused on the food. It was delicious, even someone with a lesser appetite would have to admit that.
I stopped eating long enough to take a drink of ale. "The other food here is good as well, but this is my favorite."
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 15, 2009 2:13:34 GMT -5
I nodded my agreement. "I can see why," I replied, reaching for my ale myself. "Glad you suggested it."
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 15, 2009 13:20:38 GMT -5
“The desserts are excellent also. Especially the cakes,” I told him before beginning to eat again.
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 15, 2009 17:20:18 GMT -5
"I definitely like the way you think," I said with a grin, putting down my glass and picking up my fork again. "Though I suppose I should be more careful about what I eat now. I've been missing far too many of my morning excises because of the other warm body in my bed."
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 15, 2009 17:26:13 GMT -5
“You always were soft,” I said after I swallowed, grinning at him. “Especially around the middle.”
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 15, 2009 17:35:12 GMT -5
"Says the man who barely knows which end of the sword is sharp," I teased right back.
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Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on Aug 15, 2009 17:41:41 GMT -5
“Only when I was trying to follow the instructions you were giving me,” I replied, laughing. “I’ve built a sparring ring at home, you are welcome to come and test my skills anytime, brother.”
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Lucien de Clairmont
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Sovereign Duc of Siovale; Baron de Clairmont
Son of Charles and Rosetta de Clairmont
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Post by Lucien de Clairmont on Aug 15, 2009 21:19:17 GMT -5
"Wonderful, I want to see if you've picked anything up since we last sparred," I said with a grin.
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