Avrielle nó Valerian
Adept
Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 17, 2006 21:20:20 GMT -5
I ambled through the halls of Mandrake House, looking for the exit. Unfortunately, the halls were long and the turns frequent, and before I knew it, I was hopelessly lost.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 18, 2006 0:18:10 GMT -5
I was walking towards my room feel quite satisfied with myself. I had just completed another sucessful assignation and was still fingering the money bag that was left for me. The House had just taken its share and what I held was mine. I saw a wondering female figure down the hall and wondered what she was about as I walked closer.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 18, 2006 19:11:29 GMT -5
I stopped walking and looked all around me. Maybe I could ask someone for directions. I stopped a lone figure down the hall, and I began to walk towards it. As I approached, the figure became a man, and the man had lovely silver hair -
I froze, sure he had seen me already. Oh Gods, what am I going to do now?
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 19, 2006 1:05:17 GMT -5
I continued to walk towards her and noticed her slight hesistation before I realized who she was. As I walked closer I realized it was the Orchis from the masque. I had heard about a new Valerian adept being trained here, but hadn't realized it was her.
"Avrielle," I said, more as a statement than a question since I knew it was her. I wondered how long she had be wondering around lost in our halls.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 19, 2006 18:04:07 GMT -5
"Idaeus," I replied, casting my eyes down, my heart thumping so hard in my chest I thought it would burst through. "I..." I swallowed, then spoke, my words falling from my lips like water. "I was thinking about you."
No doubt I didn't need to tell him I was lost, it seemd fairly obvious. But I wanted to apologize to him again, and this seemed like an unexpected, but good time to do it.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 19, 2006 20:13:29 GMT -5
I was a little suprised but pleased, its good to know that you can leave an impression on someone, even if you are only in their presence for a short time.
I folded my arms and looking at her down cast eyes said, "really?"
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Avrielle nó Valerian
Adept
Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 19, 2006 20:23:41 GMT -5
I nodded, still looking down, my cheeks a furious red. "Yes, I..." Oh Elua, I was losing my ability to form a coherent sentence, let alone apologize. "I..." Why did he have to be so handsome? "I'm sorry," I blurted again, although I wasn't sure what I was apologizing for: my behavior at the Masque, my complete lack of directional sense or my inability to speak.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 21, 2006 20:31:53 GMT -5
I smiled at Avrielle, my head tilting in the strange manner that had become my habit long ago. "Sorry for what?"
I had a slight ideal of what she might have been talking about, but I wanted to hear her say it. After all, I could be wrong, though I couldn't think of anything else she could possibly be sorry for.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 21, 2006 20:34:29 GMT -5
His smile, Gods, he was all the better-looking for it, and for a moment I was bewildered by it, then managed to say, "For the Masque. For what I did. But I..." I turned a bright red. "I wanted to see you, anyway. Even though I did what I did."
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 22, 2006 0:37:57 GMT -5
I nodded, of course that is what she was sorry for. Abuptly switching topics, for my curiosity was getting the better of me, I asked, "why did you chose Valerian?"
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 22, 2006 7:05:07 GMT -5
His question shocked me. Why did he want to know? Did he care? "It was determined that I was better suited for Valerian," I said noncommittally, then more truthfully, "I was compelled."
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 22, 2006 13:55:33 GMT -5
"Compelled," I repeated the word listening to the sound of it for a moment, "I guess most adepts care compelled in one way or another, espcially those who move Houses."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 22, 2006 14:04:12 GMT -5
I couldn't tell if he was making fun of me, or was just stating an observation. I decided to assume the latter and say, "I am working very hard now, I have to learn to be a good Valerian adept in six months. That's why I'm here."
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 23, 2006 19:56:00 GMT -5
"I see, where you coming back from a lesson just now?" I asked. I figured she was, since I would find it pretty surprising if they had sold her mark already.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 23, 2006 20:05:32 GMT -5
"Yes," I said, nodding. "With Mordred. He's a wonderful teacher, very thorough." I grinned at him, feeling a little more relaxed.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 24, 2006 23:44:02 GMT -5
I nodded, "yes, that does sound like Mordred. I'm sure he was chosen because he knows Mandrake very well."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 25, 2006 13:27:36 GMT -5
I nodded in agreement.
Switching subjects, I asked him, "And you, have you been well?"
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 27, 2006 20:05:34 GMT -5
I nodded slightly, "I have been, and you, are you enjoying your transition into this house?" I wondered how a previous orchis would do in such a house, the two houses are very different in nature.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 27, 2006 20:17:09 GMT -5
I thought a moment. "I suppose it is as though a part of me that does not fit Orchis House has been realized," I said. "I am still cheerful and happy, but also am learning to submit as a Valerian should." I gave him my old grin, letting my lips split like ripe fruit to reveal my teeth. "I like my Valerian teacher very much. Her name is Douleur."
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Oct 28, 2006 14:29:19 GMT -5
"Yes, one of the most important traits of a Valerian is being able to submit, the more they can take the more they are prized, though it doesn't mean that one shouldn't stick with what comes naturally to her. Any good patron can tell. Though, sadly, not all patrons are good." I thought back to some of my prefered patrons and smiled inside. Then I asked, "do you have a particular type of person you want to patron to you or are you more into a vareity? Not that we can always choose our patrons mind you."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Oct 28, 2006 14:40:44 GMT -5
I thought a moment. "A patron who is powerful and skilled in body is well and good," I said slowly, "is always good. But a patron with a skilled mind, one who demands submission without having to touch a single tool first, that's the kind of patron I hope to have someday. A patron like that will have no resistance from me."
I gave him an inquiring look. "Why? What sort of patrons, Valerians, do you prefer?"
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Nov 1, 2006 2:08:41 GMT -5
I found Avrielle's reply interesting, some liked a more visual dominace where as others where more about the power that was over them, not really needed visials. A good adept can judge which type he is with.
"Well, I have a few preferences, though not all of them need to be meet for me to enjoy myself. I like a patron who will make me feel that I truly do have power over them, its not just a pleasure game. Even if in reality it is just a game, one that can make me feel otherwise will win my highest regard."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Nov 1, 2006 17:48:48 GMT -5
I laughed. "What a pair we'd make," I observed, "you, who want to feel like you have power over someone, and me, who wants to feel like someone has power over me."
Too late I realized what I had said: I wanted us to be a pair. I wanted him to dominate me.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Nov 1, 2006 20:11:51 GMT -5
I raised an eyebrow at Avrielle, I almost could have taken her as making a jest but her surprise at her phrase showed a little on her face.
"I am not really good couple material," I told her, speaking a little slowly so I could watch her reaction to what I was saying, "I tend to be a bit selfish."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Nov 1, 2006 21:17:15 GMT -5
I kept my face blank even as my heart sank. The memories of his kiss and his touch prickled my skin and brought a flush to my cheeks. I wanted more of him, and I wouldn't be scared next time.
I gave him a smile, albeit a little bit weak, but I kept it flirtatious and gay. "Did I say anything about a couple? I only meant in assignation or reciprocal agreement." This was only half true, but it was all I could think to hope for.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Nov 5, 2006 12:55:58 GMT -5
"I see," I said and nodded slightly to Avrielle. I of course enjoy the pleasures of the flesh and tend to only turn down those who manage to truly turn me off. Even a person that I dislike can still be enjoyable to dominate. Though with Avrielle it was more of a case of curiosity, what would it be like to be with a prior Orchis.
"That could be arranged," I told her, then moving in close enough so I could put my finger under her chin and left her head slightly I said, "you just need to make a good enough Valerian that someone decides they must pay for your virgin mark." I released her chin and added, "then we can talk."
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Nov 5, 2006 19:28:47 GMT -5
I could feel the blood rushing to my face as his finger lifted my chin. When he released me, I gave him a wide grin. "I'll be in touch, then," I said. "I'll give you notice when it has been purchased."
I cocked my head. "Now, will you help me find my way out, please?"
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Nov 7, 2006 22:38:14 GMT -5
I smiled at Avrielle, it wasn't a mystery that the girl had an interest in me, even if it was only for the bed chamber. I nodded back towards the way I came and said, "this way," I then turned and started to walk in that direction assuming that she would follow me.
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Avrielle nó Valerian
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Valerian House
Daughter of Annette n? Fronsac and Niall Southerly
Posts: 988
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Post by Avrielle nó Valerian on Nov 7, 2006 22:40:32 GMT -5
I smiled back at him. I liked the way he looked when he smiled. Obediently, I followed him down the hallway.
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Post by Idaeus nó Mandrake on Nov 10, 2006 16:23:16 GMT -5
I could sense her behind me, she really hadn't been to far from her goal. In fact I could have told her to continue walking and take a left, but I enjoyed having her follow me. I made that left and we where soon at the entrance to the house. I directioned towards the door with my hand and said, "here is what you seek Valerian."
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