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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jul 3, 2009 13:12:05 GMT -5
We left the restaurant and meandered through the Artisan's District until Renfermer le Parfum came into view. Upon entering, an odd mixture of fragrances was apparent on the air. There were musky scents, and sweet; fruity scents and exotic odors that I couldn't quite place. Before this, I had only had perfume that my father bought for me, and I realized even upon entering that this was going to be quite the experience. I wanted to smell everything!
I looked over at Liana, smiling. "Do you have a particular scent you always wear, or do you like to experiment?"
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Jul 4, 2009 8:17:34 GMT -5
I inhaled deeply as I entered the shop, I loved perfume and was always astounded at the different scents that the proprietor sold.
"Normally I use a vanilla based scent, but I've run completely out. It's a good job you wanted to come here, I'd completely forgotten that I needed some. What about you? Do you like to mix and change your scents?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jul 4, 2009 19:25:07 GMT -5
"To be honest, I've never chosen a scent for myself before." I moved to one side and lifted a stoppered bottle from a display and opened it, sniffing lightly. It was musky, with a hint of sandalwood. Before passing it to Liana, I made a face and added, "My father always just bought me whatever the latest fashion was."
I passed the stopper to her with a smile. "What do you think of this?"
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Jul 8, 2009 14:59:00 GMT -5
I took the stopper off Naia and inhaled the scent wafting off it. "Mmmm, that's a bit stronger than I'm used to, but not unpleasant. In fact, I think I quite like that." I said musingly, I passed the stopper back to Naia and pulled the stopper off another bottle. One sniff was all I needed. I recoiled and made a face. "Yuck! Far too flowery and over-powering that is!" I held out the stopper for Naia.
"Please say you have more taste than that!" I asked - then blushed. One really shouldn't say things like that to a Shahrizai....
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jul 8, 2009 20:20:06 GMT -5
I made a face at the smell as she held it aloft. "Oh, that is terrible!" I exclaimed, perhaps a bit too loudly. I blushed at my own tone, then lowered my voice. "I don't particularly like anything too flowery. I think I like more citrusy scents."
I cast about for something that fit that description, finding one that looked promising and inhaling deeply. "Like this..." It was a blend of grapefruit and something else I couldn't name. "What do you think?"
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Jul 9, 2009 14:51:53 GMT -5
"Hmmm, it's quite sharp and smells...." I cast around for a suitable word, "Clean, if that's the right term. It's a refreshing scent, I can see why you like it." I spotted a label on another shelf and headed in that direction. Smiling, I found the scent I usually wore and inhaled deeply before offering it to Naia to sample. "This is my favourite vanilla scent, it always puts me in mind of strawberries and cream for some reason, what do you think?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jul 10, 2009 20:52:20 GMT -5
I inhaled deely of the scent that Liana offered, and it did indeed put me in mind of strawberries and cream. It was quite alluring, really, and I could see why Liana liked it.
"Smells delicious, actually." I said, having a sudden craving for desserts. "It suits you, I think."
I selected another scent, and then another, lifting stoppers and sniffing here and there. I can across one scent that was so bad I almost gagged, but I managed to keep my expression to myself before passing the stopper to Liana. Might as well have a bit of sport while I was here!
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Jul 12, 2009 16:03:14 GMT -5
I took the bottle from Naia and inhaled deeply without thought. In seconds my eyes watered, I gagged, coughed and swore vehemently as I fumbled to put the stopper back on without dumping the contents all over the store.
"Elua's Balls!" I exclaimed. "Who in their right mind would wear that! It stinks!" I put the bottle back on the shelf and blushed crimson when I noticed the proprietor staring in my direction with disapproval written all over his face. I made an apologetic gesture and hastened over to Naia. "You did that deliberately!" I hissed quietly, though giggles were beginning to set in.
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Jul 12, 2009 16:55:30 GMT -5
I tried to hold it in, but Liana's reaction was better than I had imagined, and I couldn't keep from laughing out loud as she coughed and sputtered. The shopkeeper's disapproval meant naught to me, so I ignored him, watching as Liana blushed and then set the bottle back as if nothing had happened, coming over to me with a mixture of anger and amusement on her face.
"Well, I didn't care for the smell either, but just because I didn't like it, doesn't mean you wouldn't." I said evasively, though my wide grin probably gave me away. "Obviously, some people must like it, if they sell it, right?" I had to echo Liana's sentiment though: who in their right mind, indeed?
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Jul 22, 2009 8:38:58 GMT -5
"True" I responded and poked her gently. I moved away a little and picked up another scent bottle, and after the last experience, hesitantly took a sniff.
"ooooh!" I exclaimed appreciatively. "This is lovely!"
I stopped and thought for a minute. "It puts me in mind of your family. It's called Briar Rose." I passed it to Naia. "All sweet scent but you know it has thorns." I grinned, "what do you think?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Sept 17, 2009 22:54:52 GMT -5
I had to laugh at her assessment, taking the bottle and inhaling deeply. She was right - the smell was sweet, with a bit of a spicy sharpness that I couldn't place. I loved it immediately.
"Well, I have to agree, and I think I've found my new scent." I smiled and took the dropper, placing a bit of the scent on my wrist. "But does it smell as good on me?" I asked, passing my wrist under Liana's nose.
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Oct 5, 2009 5:46:47 GMT -5
I smiled in pleasure, pleased that I had helped her to find a new scent. I leaned forward as she held out her wrist and inhaled delicately.
The smell of her skin and the scent of the perfume was a heady combination and I was hard pressed not to kiss her wrist. Restraining myself, I stood and grinned at her, my eyes sparkling. "Wearing that, you'll have your pick of partners wherever you go. Not that you don't already, I imagine."
Turning away to hide the blush, I searched the shelves again to see if I could find something new for myself.
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Oct 5, 2009 12:29:01 GMT -5
I smiled at her comment, shaking my head. "Well, I'd like to think so, but perhaps this will help." I watched her turn back to the shelves, looking for something for herself, and I followed suit. I picked up and inhaled several, but none put me in mind of her.
"Hmm," I said finally, holding the stopper out to her. "This one is vanilla and brown sugar..." I knew she liked vanilla-based scents, so perhaps this one would do? It was certainly sweet smelling, and I could imagine inhaling it from her warm skin. I stopped myself from imagining that immediately, reminding myself that this was reconnaissance not romance.
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Oct 6, 2009 5:27:58 GMT -5
I took the bottle hesitantly, after the prank she pulled on me the last time, I wasn't going to take any chances. Slowly unstopping the bottle, I took a delicate sniff and relaxed when the scent that greeted me was sweet and vanilla based. I took a deeper breath and sighed appreciatively.
"Yes, that is very nice, I think I'll buy that. I am being rather decadent today!" I smiled down at all the bags collected around my feet and then back up at Naia. "Would you like to stay here a little longer or have you found what you were after?"
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Oct 6, 2009 17:30:59 GMT -5
I was still holding up the bottle of "Briar Rose" so I held it up at her question. "No, I think you actually found what I was after, this is perfect." I had the gleeful feeling that one gets when one finds just the right purchase and so as we walked up to the counter, I made an offer that was quite unlike me. "Let me get yours too." I said, smiling. "As a gift for helping me find the right thing."
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Oct 7, 2009 15:12:43 GMT -5
"oh!" I gasped and waved my hand at her, "No, I couldn't accept. You've already paid for all that wine and besides, your company was more than payment enough. " I smiled warmly. "I've really quite enjoyed myself today, the horrid scent notwithstanding." I grinned again and poked her playfully.
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Oct 9, 2009 11:58:21 GMT -5
I laughed with more genuine amusement than I'd felt in some time. It was refreshing, actually. I didn't push her to let me pay for the perfume, though I would have liked to, I supposed it would be rude to insist. What an odd pair we made, the Shahrizai and the Valerian, but I found it interesting to be in Liana's presence. I had always seen Valerians almost as objects, and thought of them only in the context of assignations, but here was Liana, a person like any other, laughing and jesting with me. It was eye-opening, to say the least.
"Sorry about that," I replied, laughing still, "but I wish you could have seen your face!" I shook my head as I paid for my perfume, adding, "I have had a lovely time today as well, perhaps we shall have to see each other again sometime?" I found that I was looking forward to the idea of possibly having friends again.
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Post by Liana nó Valerian on Oct 9, 2009 15:03:48 GMT -5
I smiled warmly in reply "That would be nice, I'd like that very much." And I meant it. It wasn't often I got to see people outside of my House and assignations, and, although Naia was a Shahrizai, I didn't feel as if I should be wary and on edge around her as much as I did with others of her family.
I paid for my purchase and felt thoroughly satisfied with myself. It wasn't often I spent money on myself and today I'd really gone to town, spending a goodly sum and possibly even made a friend into the bargain. Though the idea of a Shahrizai and a Valerian being friends outside of the usual environment that we were normally found in made me chuckle. I looked up at the proprietor as I collected my change and saw him looking at us both askance. That only made me chuckle all the more. It did seem rather odd, yet I found it refreshing in a way.
"I suppose I'd best be off, my Dowayne will be wondering where I've got to. It was very nice meeting you."
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Post by Naia Shahrizai on Oct 12, 2009 10:38:41 GMT -5
"It was nice to meet you, as well, Liana." I said, stepping forward to give her a small hug on impulse. It was quite unlike me, but for some reason I felt compelled to make the gesture. I stepped back as we said our goodbyes, smiling and heading out of the store and home, where I had much to think on.
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